Bibliograph

Avian illuminations, a cultural history of birds, Boria Sax

Type

Label

Avian illuminations, a cultural history of birds, Boria Sax

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-399) and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Avian illuminations

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1243351817

Responsibility statement

Boria Sax

Sub title

a cultural history of birds

Summary

An exquisitely illustrated journey through the complex and crucial relationship between humans and birds. Avian Illuminations examines the many roles birds have played in human society, from food, messengers, deities, and pets, to omens, muses, timekeepers, custodians, hunting companions, decorative motifs, and, most importantly, embodiments of our aspirations. Boria Sax narrates the history of our relationships with a host of bird species, including crows, owls, parrots, falcons, eagles, nightingales, hummingbirds, and many more. Along the way, Sax describes how birds' nesting has symbolized human romance, how their flight has inspired inventors throughout history, and he concludes by showing that the interconnections between birds and humans are so manifold that a world without birds would effectively mean an end to human culture itself. Beautifully illustrated, Avian Illuminations is a superb overview of humanity's long and rich association with our avian companions

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator