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In A Bird in the Hand Bill Doherty tells of the beginnings of his involvement with keeping birds, and also of wild bird catchers among the birdmen known to him during his youth. He looks at the ways of these men not only as trappers and poachers, but as most knowledgeable aviculturalists and countrymen, from who he learnt so much.
Set in the hard mining areas of the north-east of England in the early 1960’s, the book cleverly takes the reader on vivid journeys into woods, fields, hedgerows and bird-sheds, and the authors descriptive writing style continually displays his passion for wildlife, while fully bringing to life the times and individuals. The book fully conveys a child’s exciting journey of discovery, and the depth of gratitude, admiration, acknowledgement and acceptance of each highlighted individual is truly profoundly balanced in just the right measure.
The stories are educational; some are intriguing, captivating and fascinating while others are extremely funny, the adventures blossom vividly to life through the assistance of many wildlife observations, studies that come naturally to the author, but that others tend to miss on visits into the British countryside’s.
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A quality sewn hardback, 146 pages, 21 illustrations, by the author, and Scottish artist and craftsperson Sheena Reid. Bill Doherty is well-known as an authority on breeding British birds, mules and hybrids in confinement, and has wrote well over 100 articles in UK magazines on this, and other wildlife related subjects.
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"A Bird in the Hand" talks about countryside interests.
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A Bird in the Hand
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GOLDFINCH PUBLICATIONS, United Kingdom, Ashington, 2006
ISBN 10: 0955197309
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sheena Reid (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001924163
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A BIRD IN THE HAND: BIRD TRAPPING TALES. By Bill Doherty.
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Published by the author. Ashington, Northumberland. 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0955197309
ISBN 13: 9780955197307
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Sheena Reid (illustrator). ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (s/hand, Hardcover, 2006). (2006) 2006 1st edition reprint. Large 8vo (170 x 254mm). Ppxiv,145,ill. B/w illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Boards slightly rubbed, bookseller's label to title page but a good-plus copy, signed by the author. Boyhood tales of bird keeping and trapping in the rural Northumberland of the 1960's. In A Bird in the Hand Bill Doherty tells of the beginnings of his involvement with keeping birds, and also of wild bird catchers among the birdmen known to him during his youth. He looks at the ways of these men not only as trappers and poachers, but as most knowledgeable aviculturalists and countrymen, from who he learnt so much. Set in the hard mining areas of the north-east of England in the early 1960's, the book cleverly takes the reader on vivid journeys into woods, fields, hedgerows and bird-sheds, and the authors descriptive writing style continually displays his passion for wildlife, while fully bringing to life the times and individuals. The book fully conveys a child's exciting journey of discovery, and the depth of gratitude, admiration, acknowledgement and acceptance of each highlighted individual is truly profoundly balanced in just the right measure. The stories are educational; some are intriguing, captivating and fascinating while others are extremely funny, the adventures blossom vividly to life through the assistance of many wildlife observations, studies that come naturally to the author, but that others tend to miss on visits into the British countryside. . Seller Inventory # 64433
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A BIRD IN THE HAND: BIRD TRAPPING TALES. By Bill Doherty.
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Published by the author. Ashington, Northumberland. 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0955197309
ISBN 13: 9780955197307
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Hardcover
Signed
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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Sheena Reid (illustrator). ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2006). (2006) 2006 1st edition reprint. Large 8vo (170 x 254mm). Ppxiv,145,ill. B/w illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Boards slightly rubbed but a very good copy. Signed by the author. Boyhood tales of bird keeping and trapping in the rural Northumberland of the 1960's. In A Bird in the Hand Bill Doherty tells of the beginnings of his involvement with keeping birds, and also of wild bird catchers among the birdmen known to him during his youth. He looks at the ways of these men not only as trappers and poachers, but as most knowledgeable aviculturalists and countrymen, from who he learnt so much. Set in the hard mining areas of the north-east of England in the early 1960's, the book cleverly takes the reader on vivid journeys into woods, fields, hedgerows and bird-sheds, and the authors descriptive writing style continually displays his passion for wildlife, while fully bringing to life the times and individuals. The book fully conveys a child's exciting journey of discovery, and the depth of gratitude, admiration, acknowledgement and acceptance of each highlighted individual is truly profoundly balanced in just the right measure. The stories are educational; some are intriguing, captivating and fascinating while others are extremely funny, the adventures blossom vividly to life through the assistance of many wildlife observations, studies that come naturally to the author, but that others tend to miss on visits into the British countryside. . Seller Inventory # 31897
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A BIRD IN THE HAND: BIRD TRAPPING TALES. By Bill Doherty.
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Published by the author. Ashington, Northumberland. 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0955197309
ISBN 13: 9780955197307
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Hardcover
Signed
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Sheena Reid (illustrator). ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2006). (2006) 2006 1st edition reprint. Large 8vo (170 x 254mm). Ppxiv,145,ill. B/w illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. A fine copy. Signed by the author. Boyhood tales of bird keeping and trapping in the rural Northumberland of the 1960's. In A Bird in the Hand Bill Doherty tells of the beginnings of his involvement with keeping birds, and also of wild bird catchers among the birdmen known to him during his youth. He looks at the ways of these men not only as trappers and poachers, but as most knowledgeable aviculturalists and countrymen, from who he learnt so much. Set in the hard mining areas of the north-east of England in the early 1960's, the book cleverly takes the reader on vivid journeys into woods, fields, hedgerows and bird-sheds, and the authors descriptive writing style continually displays his passion for wildlife, while fully bringing to life the times and individuals. The book fully conveys a child's exciting journey of discovery, and the depth of gratitude, admiration, acknowledgement and acceptance of each highlighted individual is truly profoundly balanced in just the right measure. The stories are educational; some are intriguing, captivating and fascinating while others are extremely funny, the adventures blossom vividly to life through the assistance of many wildlife observations, studies that come naturally to the author, but that others tend to miss on visits into the British countryside. . Seller Inventory # 29155
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A Bird in the Hand: Bird-trapping Tales
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Goldfinch, Ashington, 2006
ISBN 10: 0955197309
ISBN 13: 9780955197307
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Seller: Salsus Books (P.B.F.A.), Kidderminster, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Sheena Reid (illustrator). 1st Edition. 146pp hardback, laminated boards, illustrated, signed by author to half-title. Seller Inventory # 065272