Excerpt from Observations on the Heron and the Heronry at Dallam Tower, Westmorland
But as all inquiries are more or less associated with literary antecedents, I will first of all give a general history of the Heron and then in the latter part of my narrative furnish such local information as I have been able partly to collect on reliable authority, and partly to register from my own observa tions.
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Excerpt from Observations on the Heron and the Heronry at Dallam Tower, Westmorland
But as fancies such as these shed little light on the Heron's early history, I am fain to withdraw from classic lore and drop upon ground nearer our own period. In the first place.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the history and habits of the Heron, a wading bird with a long and storied past. The author traces the Heron's prominence in literature and folklore, from its inclusion in the Bible to its depiction in classic works such as Ovid's Metamorphoses. The book also extensively covers the bird's natural history, including its physical characteristics, feeding habits, and breeding behaviour. The author draws on a variety of sources, including ancient texts, scientific studies, and personal observations, to paint a detailed portrait of the Heron. The book is particularly strong in its discussion of the Heron's hunting techniques, which involve the use of specialized feathers to capture prey. The author also provides a fascinating account of the Heron's social behaviour, including its complex courtship rituals and its interactions with other birds. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ornithology or natural history. It is also a beautifully written and engaging read, full of interesting anecdotes and insights into the life of one of nature's most fascinating creatures. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334674297_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LX-9781334674297
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