When There Were Birds Av Roy Adkins, Lesley Adkins

<P><B>''A marvellously original slice of social history'' <I>Daily Mail </I>(Book of the Week)</B><br><br><B><I>''</I>The facts and folklore of birdlife , and man''s equivocal relationship with birds, are dissected in admirable detail in this handsome new book'' <I>Sunday Times</I></B><br><br>Birds are a joy and solace in troubled times, as well as a reminder of past experiences and a symbol of hope for the future. For centuries, they were also seen as a source of food, feathers and even fuel, and being so numerous, many were persecuted as pests. <I>When There Were Birds</I> is a social history of Britain that charts the complex connections between people and birds, set against a background of changes in the landscape and evolving tastes, beliefs and behaviour. Birds were once key elements of the nation''s history, traditions and sports, and this gave rise to a rich legacy of literature, language and myths.<br><br>No other group of animals has had such a complex and lengthy relationshi

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