A Murmuration of Starlings

The Collective Nouns of Animals & Birds

By: Steve Palin

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Hardcover | 12 September 2013

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112 Pages

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17.6 x 15.4 x 1.4

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With 50 new paintings and entries for the collective nouns of animals, birds and insects, artist and author Steve Palin presents a fresh take on his best-selling A Murmuration of Starlings. Some are beautifully illustrated classics: a pride of lions, even a raft of otters perhaps - but what about a business of ferrets or a descent of woodpeckers? Many collective nouns have their roots in medieval times, in particular applied to those creatures hunted by man, and subject to the etiquette of their proper group names. This elegant hardback gift book will appeal to all those with a fascination for the English language, those who want the answers for quizzes and crossword puzzles, and those with an interest in animals and birds. AUTHOR: Steve Palin was born in Liverpool and has been a teacher all his life, for 17 years of which he was a headteacher. He has been publishing his artwork for over 25 years, often combining a love of language with illustration. His previous books include A Dissimulation of Birds, A Menagerie of Animals, and The Songs of Birds. His artwork was displayed most recently in the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art in July 2012. He lives with his wife in a village near Wrexham. 50 colour illustrations

Industry Reviews

"A readable and enjoyable book that I could just not put down -- superb!" -- Highland Times
"Palin's blend of distinctive artwork and thorough research into a fascinating topic will appeal to a wide range of people." -- Birdwatching magazine

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