The Birds of Heaven: Travels with Cranes
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| Artikelnummer | 236850974 | Erscheinungsdatum | 2026/07/10 | Listenpreis | €20.56 | Modellnummer | 236850974 | ||
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“You don’t have to be a ‘craniac’ . . . to appreciate [this book] . . . All you really need is a passion for prose as good as it gets.” —Chicago TribuneIn legend, cranes often figure as harbingers of heaven and omens of longevity and good fortune. And in nature, they are an “umbrella species” whose well-being assures that of the ecosystem at large. The Birds of Heaven chronicles Peter Matthiessen’s many journeys on five continents in search of the fifteen species of cranes. His telling captures the dilemmas of a planet in ecological crisis, and the deep loss to humankind if these beautiful and imposing creatures are allowed to disappear. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0865476578 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0865476578 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | North Point Press |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.98 x 8.36 inches |
| Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| Publication date | April 16, 2003 |
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