The bird name book : a history of English bird names
Myers, Susan, 1962-2022
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Click and Collect for The bird name book : a history of English bird namesAn alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from accentor to zeledonia. A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly-researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolours. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology -- such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway -- and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardised English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-travelled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is the ideal companion no matter where your journeys in nature may lead you.
The bird name book : a history of English bird names / Susan Myers.
Myers, Susan, 1962-, author
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2022]©2022
416 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-416)
9780691235691 (hbk)9780691235691
598.014
English
531655
Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 598.014 MYE | Onloan - Due: 23 Oct 2024 |
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