The Folklore of Birds

Alison Davies

Description

With The Folklore of Birds you can discover the fascinating folklore behind nature’s most intriguing animals.

At once familiar and unknowable, birds have for centuries provided a rich source of speculation and myth-making. From the Catholic belief that barnacle geese were actually fish (and could therefore be eaten on the Sabbath) to the Ancient Greek tale of Ceyx and Halcyone who were transformed into kingfishers after death as reward for their fidelity, our feathered friends have given rise to an astonishingly rich body of myth, legend and superstition.

With its interesting titbits and curious facts coupled with breathtakingly beautiful illustrations, The Folklore of Birds is charming, quirky gift for the birdwatcher in your life.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    160
  • Size
    200 x 130mm
  • Publisher
    Leaping Hare Press
  • ISBN
    9780711298460
Stock Code
250213
Our Price
$27.99
2 in stock for immediate dispatch
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