Beguiled by Birds: Ian Wallace on British Birdwatching

Ian Wallace

ISBN 10: 0713665351 / ISBN 13: 9780713665352

Edité par Helm, London, 2004

A propos de cet article

Helm . 2004. 1st edition. Small 4to. 272pp, illustrated throughout in colour. Hardcover with dust jacket. DJ is good condition with a little sunning around top edge. Blue Board binding with gilt lettering to spine in near fine condition. Inside near fine. A very nice copy.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Beguiled by Birds: Ian Wallace on British Birdwatching
• Éditeur: Helm, London
• Date de parution: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0713665351
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780713665352
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Birds / Ornithology

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Synopsis

This book takes a personal and reflective look at the history and development of birdwatching in Britain. Over its long history, the study of birds has undergone dramatic changes in ideology and methodology, as the technological expertise available to us has grown and our understanding and appreciation of natural systems and the natural world has evolved. Birdwatching is no longer the preserve of 'men of science', but is a hugely popular hobby among the general public. The mainstream birdwatching magazines are increasingly tackling complex issues such as phylogeny and speciation as well as publishing extremely sophisticated identification articles and raising the profile of great birdwatching destinations around the world. Ian Wallace's account of the history of birdwatching in Britain is interspersed with numerous (and sometimes controversial) anecdotes which enhance the appeal of his engaging and entertaining text. This delightful book is enlivened throughout with the author's own charming colour paintings, and will appeal to everyone with any interest in birds and birdwatching in Britain.

À propos de l?auteur

Ian Wallace is a well-known figure in birdwatching circles. He has witnessed many ‘pivotal moments' in British birdwatching. He is a sought-after public speaker and also an author and artist whose regular pieces for the ornithological press (in particular Birdwatching magazine) have earned him the affection of the British birdwatching public.