The Life & Lore of the Bird

The Life & Lore of the Bird by Edward A Armstrong. Published by Crown Publishers Inc, NY, 1975. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. DJ spine sun faded. Book in overall excellent condition. ISBN 0517524341. LCCN 75-15261. In Nature, Art, Myth, and Literature, with 256 illustrations in color and black and white. This book explores in words and pictures the long and intimate relationship between men and birds. The author shows how birds have been seen as supernatural creatures, companions, ornaments, and a source of food and sport. In an expert narrative, enhanced by illustrations of every kind, the author traces man's attitudes toward birds in art, myth, legend, folklore and literature and in sports and other pastimes. 250 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14575.