Birds of Ireland: Facts, Folklore & History, by Glynn Anderson
“A beautiful new Irish bird-book…a rich celebration of theinterplay of birds with ancient human needs for magic and
mystery, not to mention a well-shaped story or poem… In a manifest labour of
love, Dubliner GlynnAnderson fits his antiquarian research into a matrix of
modern knowledge aboutbirds…and the exalting bonus of this treasurable
hardback is itssuperb use
of lithographs by John Gould, England's
19th-century answer to America's
Audubon.”
“Sparkling... Highly entertaining... lavishly
presented. This hard-backed, generously illustrated book reflects
considerable research... The folklore is a delight.”Joe Kennedy,Irish Independent
“The whole book is a testament to the author’s and
publisher’s dedication to excellence. Get it!”Walking
World Ireland
“An in-depth look at human interaction with wild,
domesticated and extinct birds”
“This attractive book of Irish birds…can be dipped into again
and again to provide entertainment for anyone with even a passing interest in
Irish birds or Irish folklore” Clare County Library
“This beautiful new book on the facts, folklore and history
of Irish birds, is by one-time IT consultant, Glynn Anderson, now a guide
at the National Botanic Gardens. Gorgeously illustrated, it covers names,
culinary uses (apparently puffins taste like anchovies!) and much more. Perfect
for the bird watcher in your life this Christmas. Author and publisher can takea bow.”
