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Step into the captivating realm of seabirds with The Seabird’s Cry: The Lives and Loves of Puffins, Gannets and Other Ocean Voyagers by celebrated nature writer Adam Nicolson. This award-winning literary gem unveils the enchanting lives of puffins, gannets, and their oceanic companions, offering readers a compelling blend of rigorous research and lyrical storytelling.
In The Seabird’s Cry, Nicolson takes you on an extraordinary journey across the stunning coasts and islands of Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, and the Americas. His insightful observations illuminate the hidden mysteries of seabirds' habitats and behaviors, creating a profound emotional connection between the reader and these remarkable creatures.
This beautifully illustrated book features exquisite artwork by Kate Boxer, enhancing the overall reading experience and encapsulating the essence of nature's aviators—beings uniquely adapted to thrive in air, land, and sea. However, it also carries a poignant message about the challenges these birds face, emphasizing that seabird populations have declined by two-thirds since 1950. The haunting possibility that their mesmerizing cries may soon fade into silence serves as a crucial call to action for all nature enthusiasts.
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Immerse yourself in the beauty and fragility of seabirds through Nicolson's engaging prose. Experience the intricate relationship between nature and humanity, making The Seabird’s Cry an essential addition to any nature lover's collection.
ISBN: | 9780008165703 |
Author: | Adam Nicolson |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | William Collins |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 31 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 May, 2018 |
Pagination: | 416 pages |
Weight: | 366g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’