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Ornithography : An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore & Symbolism.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Roux, Jessica.
- Series:
- Hidden Languages
- Hidden Languages ; v.2
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Birds.
- Ornithology.
- Genre:
- Pictorial works
- Informational works.
- Illustrated works.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (146 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cork : Andrews McMeel, 2024.
- Summary:
- Jessica Roux's 'An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore and Symbolism' explores the rich cultural, historical, and mythological significance of birds. Through captivating illustrations and narratives, the book delves into the meanings attributed to various birds, from the albatross to the bluebird, across different cultures and time periods. It examines how birds have been seen as omens and symbols, influencing human beliefs and practices. The book is intended for readers interested in ornithology, mythology, and cultural symbolism, offering insights into the stories and meanings behind a hundred bird species. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Also by Jessica Roux
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- introduction
- birds
- THE ALBATROSS
- THE AMERICAN ROBIN
- THE ARCTIC TERN
- THE BITTERN
- THE BLACKBIRD
- THE BLUE JAY
- THE BLUEBIRD
- THE BOOBY
- THE BOWERBIRD
- THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR
- THE CANARY
- THE CARDINAL
- THE CASSOWARY
- THE CATBIRD
- THE CHICKADEE
- THE COOT
- THE CORMORANT
- THE COWBIRD
- THE CRANE
- THE CROW
- THE CUCKOO
- THE DODO
- THE DOVE
- THE DUCK Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9798881600662
- OCLC:
- 1456763825
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