Aloft
A Meditation on Pigeons & Pigeon-Flying
The humble pigeon is anything but common” to those who know the true nature of these birds. This bird is so enamored by some that, for over six thousand years, people have devoted themselves to the art of pigeon flying and pigeon breeding. Across the world, from the cities of America to China, enthusiasts have lovingly nurtured their flocks, creating thousands of breeds from small to large, and admired their beauty in every shape and size: pigeons with crests and frills, those who fly and those who can't.Stephen Bodio draws readers in with resounding prose and a captivating portrayal of one of the most overlooked birds in the world. Aloft stu…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-62914-055-1
- EAN: 9781629140551
- Produktnummer: 22300652
- Verlag: Simon + Schuster Inc.
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
- Seitenangabe: 96 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Masse: 1'433 KB
Über den Autor
Stephen Bodio is a renowned writer and naturalist. He was the longtime book reviewer for Gray's Sporting Journal, and his articles have appeared in magazines and papers as various as the LA Times, Atlantic Monthly, Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Smithsonian. Bodio is also the author of several books, including Querencia, On the Edge of the Wild, and Eagle Dreams. He loves to travel and write about it, and lives in Magdalena, New Mexico.Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, author, documentary scriptwriter, and radio commentator who writes for children as well as adults. Her award-winning books include The Good Good Pig, Spell of the Tiger, and Birdology.
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