The Peregrine
The Peregrine by John Alec Baker, published by Penguin in 1984, is a detailed exploration of the life of peregrine falcons in the flat fen lands of eastern England. Over the course of the seasons, Baker meticulously tracks the daily activities of these birds, capturing their behaviors in flight and on the ground. The book presents a unique perspective as Baker immerses himself in the world of the falcons, blending precise observation with poetic language.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the natural world, focusing on themes of nature and the intricate lives of animals, particularly birds. Baker’s obsessive pursuit of understanding the peregrine falcons leads to a profound transformation in his perception, as he experiences a shift from human consciousness to that of a hawk. This edition spans 159 pages and is written in English, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of these remarkable creatures.
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From fall to spring, J.A. Baker set out to track the daily comings and goings of a pair of peregrine falcons across the flat fen lands of eastern England. He followed the birds obsessively, observing them in the air and on the ground, in pursuit of their prey, making a kill, eating, and at rest, activities he describes with an extraordinary fusion of precision and poetry. And as he continued his mysterious private quest, his sense of human self slowly dissolved, to be replaced with the alien and implacable consciousness of a hawk. It is this extraordinary metamorphosis, magical and terrifying, that these beautifully written pages record.
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