Swan
Portrait of a Majestic Bird, from Mythical Meanings to the Modern Day
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
8 November 2022
Summary
Book of the Month, *Countryside*
“A fascinating new book… provides a detailed insight into the snow-white species” - *Waterways World*
A wildlife writer and photographer’s celebration of the mute swan, Britain’s most iconic breed, exploring the bird’s significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats.
The swan is both a lover and a fighter. A graceful angel and a clumsy oaf. Immortalized by ar…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781800073364 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1800073364 |
| Author: | Dan Keel |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Summersdale Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 8 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
Book of the Month
Swan is a love letter to one of our most enigmatic birds. Dan lifts his readers into the clouds to see the world through the eyes of these iconic creatures, and in doing so, sifts through the myths, legends and facts to give us a soulful, joyous and well-rounded portrait of this fierce and enchanting bird. * Tiffany Francis-Baker, illustrator and author of Dark Skies: A Journey into the Wild Night *
I was totally engaged by the book: fascinating, revelatory and delightfully penned. An inspiring and eye-opening account of one of our best-loved birds, Swan is totally compelling. * Alan Titchmarsh, gardener, broadcaster and presenter *
[this] fascinating new book… provides a detailed insight into the snow-white species * Waterways World *
Book of the Month * Countryside magazine *
About The Author
Dan Keel
Dan Keel is a lifelong birdwatcher who has written for The Guardian, the Daily Mail and Birdwatching Magazine, among other publications. More recently he has worked at the Home Office and the Commonwealth as head of media, working on environmental issues. Dan is a qualified private pilot and organizes bird-related “walk and talks”.
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