Blechman, Andrew D.
Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802143280
- author:
- Blechman, Andrew D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.78 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science & Nature / Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird
From their use as fertility goddesses to their role as crucial communicators in war, pigeons have played a significant part in human history. Yet, despite their importance, they are often misunderstood and reviled. In this book, author Andrew D. Blechman travels across the United States and Europe to explore the complex relationship between humans and pigeons.
Through his journey, Blechman meets with pigeon fanciers and pigeon haters, and participates in a live pigeon shoot, a convention dedicated to breeding the perfect bird, and even tracks down Mike Tyson, the nation's most famous pigeon lover. He sheds light on a radical "pro-pigeon underground' in New York City, revealing the remarkable story behind this seemingly unremarkable bird.
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