Pelican
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With its distinctive, comical walk, large bill, and association with the conservation movement, the pelican has attained iconic status. But as Barbara Allen reveals, this graceful skimmer of ocean waves has a checkered history. Originally classed as "unclean" in the King James Bible, the legend of the compassionate pelican was later appropriated by Christianity to symbolize Christ's sacrifice. This majestic bird, gifted to British royalty in 1664,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1789140757
ISBN13:9781789140750
Release Date:August 2019
Publisher:Reaktion Books
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.3" x 7.4"
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