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Birds in the Calendar
In "Birds in the Calendar," Frederick G. Aflalo crafts a meticulous homage to avian life intricately woven into the fabric of the seasons. Each chapter corresponds to a month, illustrating the ecological and behavioral rhythms of various bird species. Aflalo employs a lyrical style, rich in descriptive prose and scientific detail, which invites readers to observe the enchanting interplay between avifauna and their environments. The book stands out in the field of natural history literature, bridging a gap between ornithological study and poetic exploration, effectively contextualizing the birds' roles within larger environmental cycles. Aflalo, a renowned ornithologist and naturalist, drew f...
Birds in the Calendar
As birds are to be considered throughout these pages from any standpoint but that of sport, much that is of interest in connection with a bird essentially the sportsman must necessarily be omitted. At the same time, although this gorgeous creature, the chief attraction of social gatherings throughout the whiter months, appeals chiefly to the men who shoot and eat it, it is not uninteresting to the naturalist with opportunities for studying its habits under conditions more favorable than those encountered when in pursuit of it with a gun.In the first place, with the probable exception of the swan, of which something is said on a later page, the pheasant stands alone among the birds of our woodlands in its personal interest for the historian. It is not, in fact, a British bird, save by acclimation, at all, and is generally regarded as a legacy of the Romans. The time and manner of its introduction into Britain are, it is true, veiled in obscurity.
Birds in the Calendar
"Birds in the Calendar" from Frederick George Aflalo. (1870-1918).
Birds in the Calendar
Birds in the Calendar By Frederick G. (Frederick George) Aflalo. Delightful sketches of British wild birds - a bird for every month of the year from the pheasant in January to the robin in December. This collection of articles, reprinted in book form from the periodical The Outlook, is full of fascinating information about bird behaviour and habitat, as well as many interesting anecdotes. Out of date in some respects, particularly in its reference to the (now illegal) collecting of birds' eggs, this book brings home forcefully how the populations of some British wild birds have declined since it was written.(Summary by Ruth Golding)
The Evolution of Polo
Tracing the evolution of polo from its origins in Central Asia to its current manifestation as a professional sport that attracts wealthy sponsors and patrons, this sociological study examines how polo has changed according to the economic and cultural differences of the nations and continents where it is played. One hundred historic and modern photographs are included.
Militarism, Hunting, Imperialism
The late Victorian and Edwardian officer class viewed hunting and big game hunting in particular, as a sound preparation for imperial warfare. For the imperial officer in the making, the ‘blooding’ hunting ritual was a visible ‘hallmark’ of stirling martial masculinity. Sir Henry Newbolt, the period poet of subaltern self-sacrifice, typically considered hunting as essential for the creation of a ‘masculine sporting spirit’ necessary for the consolidation and extension of the empire. Hunting was seen as a manifestation of Darwinian masculinity that maintained a pre-ordained hierarchical order of superordinate and subordinate breeds. Militarism, Hunting, Imperialism examines these ideas under the following five sections: martial imperialism: the self-sacrificial subaltern ‘blooding’ the middle class martial male the imperial officer, hunting and war martial masculinity proclaimed and consolidated martial masculinity adapted and adjusted. This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.
The Rhinoceros of South Asia
The rhinoceros is an iconic animal. Three species once inhabited South Asia, two of which disappeared over a century ago. This survey aims to reconstruct the historical distribution of these large mammals resulting in new maps showing the extent of their occurrences. Thousands of sources varied in time and nature are used to study the interactions between man and rhinoceros. The text is supported by over 700 illustrations and 38 maps showing the importance of the rhinoceros in the scientific and cultural fabric of Asia and beyond.
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