Graham Barwell

Albatross (Animal)

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ISBN 13:
9781780231914
author:
Graham Barwell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Reaktion Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
13.7 x 1.8 x 19 cm
Genre:
Sports, Hobbies & Games, Fishing, Birdwatching & Other Outdoor Pursuits, Birdwatching
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£25.22

Description

The Albatross by Graham Barwell explores the role this majestic seabird plays in human culture and society. From early views among North Atlantic mariners to modern encounters with writers, artists, and filmmakers, Barwell examines how people have celebrated and perceived the albatross over time. Through a range of approaches, including proverbs, folk stories, art, and ceremonies, Barwell shows how people marvel at the bird's impressive wingspan and its ability to cover great distances with little effort. The book also considers the many threats facing the albatross's continued existence and its prospects for the future. With over 100 illustrations from nature, film, and popular culture, Albatross offers an absorbing look at these beautiful birds and their place in human imagination.

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