British birds: their names, folklore and literature
Auteur :
Greenoak, Francesca
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN :
9780713648140
Date de publication :
31 oct. 1997
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
349 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Species by species this text delves into the heritage of bird lore, discussing the origin of the bird's name, any regional variations in that name, and any folklore attached to that species. It also provides examples of the role particular species have played in poetry and prose.