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The peregrine
Book • 1967
In 'The Peregrine', J.A.
Baker recounts his decade-long fascination with peregrine falcons, condensing his observations into a single winter.
The book is a masterpiece of nature writing, blending poetic prose with a deep exploration of the natural world and the author's personal transformation.
It reflects Baker's desire to transcend human limitations and connect with the wild, as he becomes increasingly identified with the birds he observes.
Baker recounts his decade-long fascination with peregrine falcons, condensing his observations into a single winter.
The book is a masterpiece of nature writing, blending poetic prose with a deep exploration of the natural world and the author's personal transformation.
It reflects Baker's desire to transcend human limitations and connect with the wild, as he becomes increasingly identified with the birds he observes.
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Robert Greene as a book about a Peregrine Falcon, Werner Herzog's favorite book, that became the main story for his book on animals.
Robert Greene as a book about a Peregrine Falcon, Werner Herzog's favorite book, that became the main story for his book on animals.
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Robert Greene
Mentioned by Anne Rowe as a book about a peregrine falcon.
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