Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. "American Birds: A Literary Companion," edited by Andrew Rubenfeld and Terry Tempest Williams, is a collection of writings that celebrate the beauty and significance of birds in American culture, nature, and literature. The anthology brings together poetry, essays, and prose from a diverse range of American authors, from well-known literary figures to lesser-known voices, each reflecting on the profound relationship between humans and birds. The book covers a wide array of bird species, habitats, and experiences, offering a blend of personal reflections, ecological insights, and symbolic interpretations. It explores the role birds play in art, history, and mythology, capturing their beauty, mystery, and sometimes even their symbolic importance in American life. Through this literary exploration, the editors invite readers to experience birds not just as creatures of nature, but as powerful symbols of freedom, resilience, and connection to the natural world.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Near fine illustrated boards octavo hardcover. No dj issued. First edition. 8vo. 223p. Mark free text. West.
Published by Gibbs Smith, 1998
ISBN 10: 0879058439 ISBN 13: 9780879058432
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 0879058439. Hardback. First edition as stated on copyright page. Signed by William B. Smart on title page. Previous owner's gift inscription on top edge of title page. Very slight wear to corners and edges; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good to Near Fine condition. Dust jacket with 1" scratch on front; very slight wear to corners and edges; $29.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket; Very Good to Near Fine condition. Signed by Authors.
Published by Canada Milkweed Editions 2006, 2006
Seller: Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
First Edition
Octavo. Original pictorial dust jacket.