Swans of the World In Nature, History, Myth and Art

From the first pip of a cygnet to the "swan-song" of old age, Swans of the World covers the development and behavior of the world's majestic swans. Woven skillfully into the text is the fascinating cultural lore of the swan worldwide, showing how -- in poetry, myth, and art -- this ancient, rare, and most aristocratic waterfowl has never ceased to excite the human mind. Handsomely illustrated with over 100 drawings, photographs, charts, and swan distribution maps, this work is engaging enough to entice both the beginning bird enthusiast and the seasoned naturalist -- to say nothing of the lover of poetry and art that celebrates the wonders of the natural world. This beautiful work has been justifiably praised by the Trumpeter Swan Society for its "depth and grace."Price, A. Lindsay is the author of 'Swans of the World In Nature, History, Myth and Art', published 1995 under ISBN 9780933031814 and ISBN 0933031815.