The Meaning of Birds (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781681776262)

A gorgeously illustrated and enchanting examination of the lives of birds, illuminating their wondrous world and our connection with them.

One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in. As well as exploring how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year and what their presence tells us about the places they inhabit, The Meaning of Birds muses on the uses of feathers, the drama of raptors, the slaughter of pheasants, the infidelities of geese, and the strangeness of feeling sentimental about blue tits while enjoying a chicken sandwich.

From the mocking-birds of the Galapagos who guided Charles Darwin toward his evolutionary theory, to the changing patterns of migration that alert us to the reality of contemporary climate change, Simon Barnes explores both the intrinsic wonder of what it is to be a bird--and the myriad ways in which birds can help us understand the meaning of life.

Author: Simon Barnes
ISBN-10: 168177626X
ISBN-13: 9781681776262
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2018
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 7.30h x 7.50w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2017
Publishers Weekly 11/06/2017