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Swallow
Angela Turner
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Description for Swallow
Paperback. Bringing together an intriguing mixture of biology, mythology and legend, Swallow is a cultural and natural history that will delight the many fans of these popular birds. Series: Reaktion Books - Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
Known as heralds of spring and beautiful, elegant flyers, swallows are among the most beloved of familiar birds. Because they return with the spring, swallows have long been associated with the renewal of life, love, fidelity and fertility, while their ability to travel incredible distances has given them associations with freedom and speed. That freedom, however, hasn't kept them from becoming familiar figures in villages and towns. Unlike many animals, these birds have benefited from their close relationship with humans. They often appear to seek out our company; barn swallows have taken advantage of our buildings to make new nesting ... Read more
Known as heralds of spring and beautiful, elegant flyers, swallows are among the most beloved of familiar birds. Because they return with the spring, swallows have long been associated with the renewal of life, love, fidelity and fertility, while their ability to travel incredible distances has given them associations with freedom and speed. That freedom, however, hasn't kept them from becoming familiar figures in villages and towns. Unlike many animals, these birds have benefited from their close relationship with humans. They often appear to seek out our company; barn swallows have taken advantage of our buildings to make new nesting ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Reaktion Books - Animal
Condition
New
Weight
364g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780234915
SKU
V9781780234915
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Ref
99-5
About Angela Turner
Angela Turner is Managing Editor of the journal Animal Behaviour and has written extensively on swallows and martins. She lives in Nottingham, UK.
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