The Twelve Birds of Christmas
$35.11
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2019
Summary
An ornithological celebration of the festive season.
Naturalist Stephen Moss digs beneath the surface of some of our most popular Christmas carols in an ornithological celebration of the Festive Season. Using the structure of the carol as a jumping off point, he explores the place of twelve fascinating British birds in our history, culture and landscape.
Some of the birds are obvious: there’s the swan and, of course, the partridge. Other chapters are loose interpretations of a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529110104 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529110106 |
| Author: | Stephen Moss |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Square Peg |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 135mm x 205mm |
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Critics Review
A compelling narrative for each species, tracing its fortunes over the past two centuries
A compelling narrative for each species, tracing its fortunes over the past two centuries * The Week *
[A] delightful book… [and] a seasonal treat * People’s Friend Special Series *
Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss is a lifelong naturalist, bestselling author, and prolific broadcaster. In a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit, his credits included the BAFTA-award-winning Springwatch, Birding with Bill Oddie, and The Nature of Britain.
His books include Ten Birds that Changed the World, Mrs Moreau’s Warbler, and his bestselling series of bird biographies, focusing on the Robin, Wren, Swallow, Swan, Owl, and Starling.
He is a Visiting Research Fellow at Bath Spa University and Global Chief Birding Adviser for Birdfy by Netvue. Originally from London, he now lives with his wife and children on the Somerset Levels.
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