GIFTS OF AN EAGLE. By Kent Durden.
(1972) 1972 1st UK edition. 8vo (137 x 215mm). Pp158. B/w photographs. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.
"Many true stories have been written describing the relationships between man and ...various members of the animal kingdom ...Few true stories record a relationship lasting as long as this one, and even fewer involve a creature as proud and noble as a golden eagle. This, then, is the story of Lady, who for sixteen years shared her life with a human family and gave her devoted loyalty to her master". Chapters include: Lady comes to live with us; Early training; Adolescent years; A relationship grows; Filling the larder; Eagle sense; Motherhood; A new home; Bit parts; A feature role; Mature years; A courtship in the air; Epilogue.
"Many true stories have been written describing the relationships between man and ...various members of the animal kingdom ...Few true stories record a relationship lasting as long as this one, and even fewer involve a creature as proud and noble as a golden eagle. This, then, is the story of Lady, who for sixteen years shared her life with a human family and gave her devoted loyalty to her master". Chapters include: Lady comes to live with us; Early training; Adolescent years; A relationship grows; Filling the larder; Eagle sense; Motherhood; A new home; Bit parts; A feature role; Mature years; A courtship in the air; Epilogue.
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Book Code
6117
| Author | Durden (Kent). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 6117 |
| ISBN | 0002722720 / 0002722720. |
| Book Description | Signs of use, browning to end-papers. Good-plus in slightly frayed and used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1972 |
| Publisher | Harvill Press. |
| Place | London. |