Pigeon

by Barbara Allen and Barbara Allen

Our frequent urban companion, cooing in the eaves of train stations or scavenging underfoot for breadcrumbs and discarded French fries, the pigeon has many detractors--and even some fans. Written out of love for and fascination with this humble yet important bird, Barbara Allen's Pigeon explores its cultural significance, as well as its similarities to and differences from its close counterpart, the dove. While the dove is seen as a symbol...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861895135
• ISBN13: 9781861895134
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.4"