Aloft: A Meditation on Pigeons & Pigeon-Flying
By (Author) Stephen Bodio
Introduction by Sy Montgomery
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
1st October 2014
United States
General
Non Fiction
598.65
Hardback
96
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 13mm
206g
The humble pigeon is anything but "common" to those who know the true nature of these birds. This bird is so enamored by some that, for over six thousand years, people have devoted themselves to the art of pigeon flying and pigeon breeding. Across the world, from the cities of America to China, enthusiasts have lovingly nurtured their flocks, creatingthousands of breeds from small to large, and admired their beauty in every shape and size: pigeons with crests and frills, those who fly and those who can't.
Stephen Bodio is a renowned writer and naturalist. His articles have appeared in magazines such as Sports Afield and Smithsonian, and he is the author of several books, including Querencia. He currently divides his time between New Mexico and Bozeman, Montana.