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Dive into the captivating world of woodpeckers with this remarkable book by expert Gerard Gorman. This brand new edition, published by Reaktion Books in 2017, provides a comprehensive natural, social, and cultural history of these extraordinary birds. Known for their unique anatomy, woodpeckers can masterfully peck and bore into solid timber to search for food and create nesting cavities, making them one of the most fascinating avian species. This book delves into their origins and global distribution, highlighting their significant roles across cultures—from ancient Babylonian lore to modern representations in pop culture, like the iconic Woody Woodpecker.
Explore how woodpeckers symbolize fertility, strength, and medicine, while serving as vital guardians of our woodlands. Discover their appearances in folklore, myths, and the ecosystem, and how the intricate relationship between woodpeckers and humans has evolved over centuries. Complete with stunning photographs and illustrations, this book is a must-have for bird enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone intrigued by the rich tapestry of history and culture surrounding woodpeckers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781780238296. Year: 2017. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780238296
Year: 2017
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Highly regarded woodpecker expert Gerard Gorman presents a unique natural, social, and cultural history of woodpeckers. Woodpeckers are among the most remarkable birds in the avian world, having evolved a unique anatomy that enables them to peck and bore into solid timber both to find food and to create nesting cavities. They have been considered symbols of fertility, security, strength, power, prophecy, magic, rhythm, medicine, and carpentry, and have been esteemed as the guardians of woodlands, tree surgeons, fire-bringers, weather forecasters, and boat-builders.
He explores their origins and where they are found, and how they have fascinated humankind throughout history, from ancient Babylon, Greece, and Rome, via the tribes of North America and the jungles of Amazonia and Borneo, to the modern cartoon rascal Woody Woodpecker. He describes how they feature in folk tales, myths, and legends wherever they occur, and how their fluctuating relationship with humans has developed. Featuring stunning photographs and illustrations from both nature and culture, Woodpecker will appeal to anyone who is interested in these extraordinary birds.
Explore how woodpeckers symbolize fertility, strength, and medicine, while serving as vital guardians of our woodlands. Discover their appearances in folklore, myths, and the ecosystem, and how the intricate relationship between woodpeckers and humans has evolved over centuries. Complete with stunning photographs and illustrations, this book is a must-have for bird enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone intrigued by the rich tapestry of history and culture surrounding woodpeckers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781780238296. Year: 2017. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780238296
Year: 2017
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Highly regarded woodpecker expert Gerard Gorman presents a unique natural, social, and cultural history of woodpeckers. Woodpeckers are among the most remarkable birds in the avian world, having evolved a unique anatomy that enables them to peck and bore into solid timber both to find food and to create nesting cavities. They have been considered symbols of fertility, security, strength, power, prophecy, magic, rhythm, medicine, and carpentry, and have been esteemed as the guardians of woodlands, tree surgeons, fire-bringers, weather forecasters, and boat-builders.
He explores their origins and where they are found, and how they have fascinated humankind throughout history, from ancient Babylon, Greece, and Rome, via the tribes of North America and the jungles of Amazonia and Borneo, to the modern cartoon rascal Woody Woodpecker. He describes how they feature in folk tales, myths, and legends wherever they occur, and how their fluctuating relationship with humans has developed. Featuring stunning photographs and illustrations from both nature and culture, Woodpecker will appeal to anyone who is interested in these extraordinary birds.