Be in awe of one of the most majestic creatures to take flight in this intimate look at the life of the American bald eagle. The American Eagle provides a unique view of the eagle's power and the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Excellent photography; good info for amateur eagle watchers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book contains excellent photographs of eagles including action shots, still shots, and closeup photos of the birds' features. It includes poetry and Indian lore having to do with eagles, as well as personal notes from zoologists and other eagle enthusiasts. There is an interesting section on the historical significance of the eagle, beginning with Benjamin Franklin's suggestion of the bald eagle as the national symbol and ending with today's efforts to save the eagle from extinction. Those interested in seeing eagles for themselves will find the list of eagle viewing locations helpful; there is also a list of contact information for organizations working to save America's eagles.
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