Empire of the Eagle - An Illustrated Natural History

Informationen zum Autor Mike Unwin , a celebrated wildlife and travel writer known for his books and journalism, is also a photographer, illustrator, and popular speaker. David Tipling is renowned for his wildlife photographs and writings and is coauthor of the critically acclaimed Birds & People . Klappentext Eagles hold a unique allure among birds for their combination of power, grace, and predatory prowess. Captivating the human imagination, these raptors have symbolized pride, freedom, and independence of spirit since humankind's earliest times. This book, unlike any previous volume, encompasses each of the world's sixty-eight currently recognized eagle species, from the huge Steller's Sea Eagle that soars above Japan's winter ice floes to the diminutive Little Eagle that hunts over the Australian outback. Mike Unwin's vivid and authoritative descriptions combined with stunning photographs taken or curated by David Tipling deliver a fascinating and awe-inspiring volume. Featuring chapters organized by habitat, the book investigates the lifestyle and unique adaptations of each eagle species, as well as the significance of eagles in world cultures and the threats they face from humans. A gorgeous appreciation of eagles, this book will dazzle both eye and imagination. Zusammenfassung A lavishly illustrated celebration of each of the world's sixty-eight currently recognized eagle species in all their magnificence and beguiling diversity

Product details

• Authors: David Tipling, Tipling David, Mike Unwin, Mike Tipling Unwin, Unwin Mike
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9780300232899
• ISBN: 978-0-300-23289-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; Photography & photographs, NATURE / Animals / Birds, ART / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, ART / Subjects & Themes / Landscapes & Seascapes, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Nature in art, Photography and photographs