Bird Lore
- Collection : A fine ornithological and natural history library
- Publisher : Country Life
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : b/w illus
Description:
A fascinating collection of the legends, the proverbial wisdom, and the superstitions that have been associated with birds. A mixture of haunting folk-tales, curious local beliefs and customs, rhymes and verses, and old wives' tales from all over Europe. Includes appendices on the origin of bird names, bird proverbs, and provincial bird names. The majority of the illustrations are reproduced from wood engravings in Yarrell's A History of British Birds (1843).
Condition
8vo, orig. cloth, gilt title to spine and front board. Vg in d/w (minor wear).
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