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Avian Illuminations

Avian Illuminations

A Cultural History of Birds

By Boria Sax

Paperback | ISBN 9781789144321

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Avian Illuminations examines the many roles birds have played in human society, from food, messengers, deities and pets, to omens, muses, timekeepers, custodians, hunting companions, decorative motifs and, most importantly, embodiments of our aspirations. It narrates the history of our relationships with a host of birds including crows, owls, parrots, falcons, eagles, nightingales, hummingbirds, and many more. Along the way the book describes how birds' nesting has symbolised human romance, how their flight has inspired inventors throughout history, and concludes by showing that the interconnections between birds and humans are so manifold that a world without birds would effectively mean an end to human culture itself. Beautifully illustrated, this is a superb overview of our long and rich association with our feathered friends.

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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781789144321
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Publisher: Reaktion Books
Number of pages: 416
Width (mm): 156
Height (mm): 234
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