Eagle

(Paperback)

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Truly one of the most symbolic birds in the human imagination, eagles have been used for millennia to represent power, divinity, war, justice and freedom. Eagle explores the rich history of this majestic bird, an emblematic creature of vast importance to many cultures throughout the world. Often associated with the cycle of life and death, eagles embody the paradoxes ofour existence: the beauty and horror we, as humans, face everyday.

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I cant think of anywhere youd get a better, more concentrated shot of eagleness in one dose . . . You can read it in an afternoon or dip in here and there either way you'll glean something memorable from every page . . . Eagle is a fascinating and accessible read, though be warned, some of the mythology is grisly. * Biological Journal of the Linnean Society *
Eagle is a wonderful addition to the Reaktion animal book series . . . Ive had the opportunity to review other books in the series and find Eagle to be one of the best. The author, Janine Rogers, is well versed in her topic . . . you can start almost anywhere in the book and find some fascinating fact about these powerful fliers who soar with the human imagination. * Anthrozoös *
This book includes beautiful pictures through history and gives a very comprehensive look at the diversity of roles Eagles have in cultures around the world. * BTO News *
The book, with its many fine photographs, makes interesting and pleasant reading. * Choice *

Author Bio

Janine Rogers is Professor of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Mount Allison University, New Brunswick, Canada.