Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1334674299 ISBN 13: 9781334674297
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the history and habits of the Heron, a wading bird with a long and storied past. The author traces the Heron's prominence in literature and folklore, from its inclusion in the Bible to its depiction in classic works such as Ovid's Metamorphoses. The book also extensively covers the bird's natural history, including its physical characteristics, feeding habits, and breeding behaviour. The author draws on a variety of sources, including ancient texts, scientific studies, and personal observations, to paint a detailed portrait of the Heron. The book is particularly strong in its discussion of the Heron's hunting techniques, which involve the use of specialized feathers to capture prey. The author also provides a fascinating account of the Heron's social behaviour, including its complex courtship rituals and its interactions with other birds. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ornithology or natural history. It is also a beautifully written and engaging read, full of interesting anecdotes and insights into the life of one of nature's most fascinating creatures. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334674299 ISBN 13: 9781334674297
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334674299 ISBN 13: 9781334674297
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Nabu Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 117168147X ISBN 13: 9781171681472
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condition: new.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1880 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
Published by Cornell University Library, 2009
ISBN 10: 111255517X ISBN 13: 9781112555176
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 34 pages. 7.50x5.00x0.08 inches. This item is printed on demand.
Published by Cornell University Library, 2009
ISBN 10: 111255517X ISBN 13: 9781112555176
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: New. New. book.