The Fascination of Birds From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat directions

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Original green cloth hardcover

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An appendix of literature cited is also included

The author's PhD dissertation at Cornell University

The Fascination of Birds From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat directionsAs new, inscribed by author. Alphabetically arranged by type of bird, the 99 essays combine the author's extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, ecology, literature, music, history, linguistics, politics, sports, entertainment, and other areas. References range from Homer's description of a cormorant in flight to mentions of birds in Monty Python sketches; from the filmmaking of Alfred Hitchcock to the music of Robyn Hitchcock.