Swan: Portrait of a Majestic Bird, from Mythical Meanings to the Modern Day by D

Description: Swan by Dan Keel Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A wildlife writer and photographers celebration of the mute swan, Britains most iconic breed Exploring the birds significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats, Dan Keel speaks up for the mute swan, answering the essential questions about its nature and its future. Publisher Description Book of the Month, Countryside magazine [this] fascinating new book... provides a detailed insight into the snow-white species Waterways World A wildlife writer and photographers celebration of the mute swan, Britains most iconic breed, exploring the birds significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats. The swan is both a lover and a fighter. A graceful angel and a clumsy oaf. Immortalized by artists over the ages yet misunderstood and threatened in the present day. The mute swan - with its orange beak and aura of stately silence - is the breed we know best in Britain. Dan Keel has been captivated by these birds since boyhood, studying their contrasting qualities over more than three decades. Hes spent countless hours documenting their power, beauty and vulnerability as a writer of nature journalism, as a wildlife photographer looking for the perfect shot, and as a pilot sharing the skies. In this labour of love, Dan speaks up for the mute, answering the essential questions about its nature and its future. Along the way, weaving his first-hand observations into the narrative, he shows us how swans have been portrayed in myth, art and culture for millennia, and how they have been venerated and imitated as well as harmed by humans. Does anybody still eat swan? Can a swan really break your arm? Does the Queen own them all? With an eye for the humour as well as the tragedy of the swans story, Dan lays out the facts, guides us to our lakes and riverbanks, and urges us to see these familiar creatures in a fresh light. Author Biography Dan Keel is a lifelong birdwatcher who has written for The Guardian, the Daily Mail and Birdwatching Magazine, among other publications. More recently he has worked at the Home Office and the Commonwealth as head of media, working on environmental issues. Dan is a qualified private pilot, runs and organizes bird-related "walk and talks". Details ISBN 1800073364 ISBN-13 9781800073364 Title Swan Author Dan Keel Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 256 Publisher Octopus Publishing Group GE_Item_ID:135521248; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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