A Season of Birds: A Norfolk Diary - Hardcover

James Vincent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0894790684 ISBN 13: 9780894790683

Publisher: A & W Pub, 1982

Synopsis

At the turn of the century a rich Cambridge undergraduate, the Hon. Edwin Montagu, visited the Norfolk Broads and befriended a local boy, Jim Vincent. Their excursions together formed the basis of a friendship that lasted nearly twenty years, cutting across the barriers of social position and background. Later Montagu returned to Hickling for the shooting, and Vincent, now his keeper, taught Montagu the bird lore of the Broads. As his interest in the area developed, Montagu, by now a minister in Asquith's government, decided to preserve a bird diary kept by Jim Vincent in an unusual and delightful way. He commissioned the eminent Edwardian bird artist, G. E. Lodge, R.A., to illustrate it. The result was a meticulous and vivid study in words and pictures of one of the richest bird areas in Europe. Over 200 birds were recorded, as well as Vincent's account of his pioneer work in preserving rare species. Copiously illustrated in watercolour and pencil sketches, this remarkable find is now published for the first time. Vincent became an outstanding ornithologist and the creator of a remarkable bird sanctuary. His daily observations will be of particular interest to those concerned with the changing pattern of bird life during the last seventy years. With over 90 illustrations in colour, A Season of Birds will give lasting pleasure to both bird lovers and the general reader. It is introduced by Vincent's son, Edwin, named, out of respect, after his father's patron and friend.

About this edition

• Publisher: A & W Pub
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0894790684
• ISBN 13: 9780894790683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152