Description
The Lore of the Lyre Bird
Author: Ambrose Pratt
Hardcover with dust jacket, in very good condition. First edition (1933).
Includes press clippings from the very early 60s, one of which coincidentally features photographs of J.F.K. and Jacquie Kennedy with the Shah of Persia and Queen Farah, then with Russian leader Mr Khruschev and his wife!
The Lore of the Lyre Bird by Ambrose Pratt is a lyrical and insightful tribute to one of Australia’s most extraordinary native birds, the superb lyrebird. Combining natural history with personal observation, Pratt explores the lyrebird’s remarkable mimicry, elaborate courtship displays, and elusive behavior within its native bushland habitat. First published in the early 20th century, the book reflects a deep appreciation for the bird’s place in both the ecological landscape and the cultural imagination of Australia. Pratt’s evocative prose and pioneering interest in wildlife conservation make this work not only a valuable record of early Australian ornithology but also a poetic celebration of nature’s wonders.
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