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Author Morris, Desmond.

Title Owl / Desmond Morris
Published London : Reaktion Books, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (216 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Series Animal
Animal (Reaktion Books)
Contents Owl Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1. Prehistoric Owls; 2. Ancient Owls; 3. Medicinal Owls; 4. Symbolic Owls; 5. Emblematic Owls; 6. Literary Owls; 7. Tribal Owls; 8. Owls and Artists; 9. Typical Owls; 10. Unusual Owls; Timeline of the Owl; Appendix: Classification of Owls; References; Bibliography; Associations and Websites; Photo Acknowledgements; Index
Summary A natural and cultural history of the owl, this wide-ranging book takes in owl folk-tale, myth and legend, as well as owls in literature, film, art and popular culture
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Includes web resources (pages 206-208)
Notes Print version record
Subject Owls.
Owls in literature.
Owls in art.
Human-animal relationships.
Animals and civilization.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ornithology.
NATURE -- Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE -- Animals -- Birds.
Animals and civilization
Human-animal relationships
Owls
Owls in art
Owls in literature
Chouettes.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781861897107
1861897103