Ten Birds that Changed the World
In *Ten Birds that Changed the World*, Stephen Moss explores the intricate relationship between humans and birds throughout history. Published by Basic Books in 2023, this 416-page work delves into how birds have influenced various aspects of human life, from hunting and domestication to their roles in mythology and art. The book presents a narrative that spans all seven continents, highlighting key species that have shaped our cultural and natural history.
Readers will find a detailed examination of notable birds, including Odin’s ravens and Darwin’s finches, as well as the wild turkey and the emperor penguin, which serves as a symbol of the climate crisis. Moss’s storytelling weaves together themes of nature, ornithology, and the impact of birds on human civilization, making this edition a significant contribution to the fields of natural history and zoology. The book is written in English and offers an engaging perspective on the enduring bond between humans and the avian world.
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From “a captivating storyteller” (Wall Street Journal), the natural history of humankind told through our long relationship with birds
For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religions, and rituals; exploited them for their natural resources; and been inspired by them for our music, art, and poetry.
In Ten Birds That Changed the World, naturalist and author Stephen Moss tells the gripping story of this long and intimate relationship through key species from all seven of the world’s continents. From Odin’s faithful raven companions to Darwin’s finches, and from the wild turkey of the Americas to the emperor penguin as potent symbol of the climate crisis, this is a fascinating, eye-opening, and endlessly engaging work of natural history.
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