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Acclaimed nature writer Adam Nicolson presents a captivating exploration of seabirds in this award-winning masterpiece. 'The Seabird's Cry' delves into the fascinating lives of these remarkable creatures, from puffins to gannets, who effortlessly navigate the harshest environments on Earth.
Nicolson's meticulous research takes readers on a thrilling journey across the coasts and islands of Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, and the Americas. With keen observation and poetic prose, he unravels the mysteries of seabirds' habitats, behaviours, and the passionate responses they evoke in humans.
Complemented by Kate Boxer's exquisite illustrations, this book is a celebration of nature's aviators - the only beings truly at home in air, land, and sea. However, it also serves as a stark warning: seabird populations have plummeted by two-thirds since 1950, and the haunting possibility looms that their magnificent colony cries may become mere memories this century.
A triumph of nature writing, 'The Seabird's Cry' has garnered prestigious accolades, including the 2018 Wainwright Prize and the 2017 Jefferies Award for Nature Writing. It stands as a testament to the beauty, resilience, and fragility of these ocean voyagers.
Book ISBN: | 9780008165703 |
Book Author: | Adam Nicolson |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | William Collins |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2018-05-04 |
Book Pagination: | 416 pages |
Book Weight: | 366g |
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