Beautiful Birds
Exploring the Enchanting World of Avian SpeciesBy Edmund Selous
Length4h 10m
About this audiobook
In "Beautiful Birds," Edmund Selous weaves a delicate tapestry of natural history and poetic reflection, exploring the avian world with a keen eye and an artist'Äôs sensibility. Written during the late 19th century, this work epitomizes the burgeoning interest in nature writing, characterized by its lyrical prose and detailed observations. Selous presents a captivating narrative that blends scientific inquiry with romantic appreciation, offering readers insights into the lives of birds while engaging them with vivid imagery and emotive language. A thematic essence of beauty and wonder permeates the text, marking it as both an ornithological exploration and a celebration of nature's grace. Edmund Selous, an English naturalist and author, possessed an innate affinity for the natural world, which shaped his literary pursuits. Influenced by the Victorian era's fascination with nature and the arts, Selous embarked on a quest to document bird species, driven by an enduring passion for wildlife and conservation. His firsthand experiences in the wild not only lent authenticity to his narratives but also reflect the era'Äôs evolving attitudes toward nature, making him a pivotal figure in nature literature. "Beautiful Birds" is highly recommended for anyone with an appreciation for nature writing, ornithology, or the intersection of art and science. Selous'Äô enchanting prose invites readers on a journey through the avian realm, encouraging them to observe and cherish the beauty of the natural world, making it an essential read for both casual nature lovers and serious scholars alike.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length4 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER III The Great Bird of Paradise
6CHAPTER VIII Some very Bright Humming-Birds
2CHAPTER IV The Red Bird of Paradise
7CHAPTER IX Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones
3CHAPTER V The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise
8CHAPTER X The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird
4CHAPTER VI About all Birds of Paradise, and Some Explanations
9CHAPTER XI The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant
5CHAPTER VII About Humming-Birds, and Some More Explanations
10CHAPTER XII White Egrets, “Ospreys,” and Ostrich-Feathers
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