The Twelve Birds of Christmas
$44.30
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
30 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 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529110106 |
| Author: | Stephen Moss |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Square Peg |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 205mm x 135mm x 22mm |
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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 *
About The Author
Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss is a naturalist, author and broadcaster. In a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit his credits included Springwatch, Birds Britannia and The Nature of Britain. He is the president of the Somerset Wildlife Trust and a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. Originally from London, he now lives with his wife and children on the Somerset Levels. His books include The Robin, The Wren, The Twelve Birds of Christmas, The Swallow, The Swan and The Owl.
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