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9781577153740

The Complete Language of Birds A Definitive and Illustrated History

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    9781577153740

  • ISBN10:

    157715374X

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2024-09-03
  • Publisher: Wellfleet Press

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Summary

Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous encyclopedia of nearly 400 bird species around the world, unique for its inclusion of both their physical and mythological characteristics.

If you’re a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference. Each entry of The Complete Language of Birds provides not only the bird’s name and physical qualities, but also its history, symbolic meanings, and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore

Within the pages of this colorful volume, you’ll find:
 

  • Beautiful illustrations and descriptions of common and unusual birds 
  • Notes on the surprising properties and powers of birds
  • Discussions of the symbolism and mythological significance of each bird species


Dive into an unusual dimension of historical and arcane knowledge with the study of birds. A collection of fun and interesting facts about birds gathered from science and culture, the stunning illustrations and lively descriptions make this an engaging guide you’ll return to again and again.


Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols.

Also available in the series: Complete Book of Dreams, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Language of Herbs, Signs & Symbols of the WorldComplete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, and Complete Language of Food.

Author Biography

New York–based Wellfleet Press publishes illustrated reference books for the price-conscious consumer. Wellfleet focuses primarily on well-crafted and researched home reference; entertainment; faith; and mind, body, and spirit titles. We offer our customers a unique combination of both completely original content as well as illustrated editions of classics texts.

Table of Contents

Introduction 
How to Use This Book
A-Z
Fanciful & Mythical Birds Around the World 
Works Consulted 
Acknowledgments 
Photo Credits 
About the Author 
Index of Common Names 
Index of Birds According to IUCN Classification 
Index of Common Meanings 

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