Whistling in the dark

Richard Mabey

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A timeless exploration of the nightingale, blending cultural history, science, and the mysterious beauty of birdsong. This newly revised edition includes first-hand accounts of nightingale performances, insights into their declining population, and reveals untold stories like the human mimic behind a famous 1924 BBC broadcast.


Author(s): Mabey, Richard
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 10/04/2025
Pagination: 128 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Aurum Press
Published By: Aurum Press
Book Classification: Wildlife: birds & birdwatching: general interest|Wildlife: birds & birdwatching: general interest|Music
Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 14
Weight: 750
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781836005711

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