A Conspiracy of Ravens

A Compendium of Collective Nouns for Birds

(Autor) Bill Oddie
Formato: Hardcover
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A Conspiracy of Ravens presents readers with a compendium of collective bird nouns from the distant and not-so-distant past. This book collects more than one hundred of the best and most imaginative expressions and illustrates them with charming woodcuts by the eighteenth-century artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick.

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Editorial:
Bodleian Library
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781851244096
Año de publicación:
2014
Fecha publicación:
12 de Septiembre de 2014

Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie is a renowned British comedian, writer, and ornithologist best known for his work on the comedy series "The Goodies" and as a presenter on wildlife programs. His witty and insightful writing style has contributed greatly to popularizing birdwatching and conservation efforts, inspiring many to appreciate the natural world.

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