Items related to To See Every Bird on Earth: A Father, a Son, and a...
Synopsis
Richard Koeppel's obsession began at age twelve, in Queens, New York, when he first spotted a Brown Thrasher, and jotted the sighting in a notebook. Several decades, one failed marriage, and two sons later, he set out to see every bird on earth, becoming a member of a subculture of competitive bird watchers worldwide all pursuing the same goal. Over twenty-five years, he collected over seven thousand species, becoming one of about ten people ever to do so. To See Every Bird on Earth explores the thrill of this chase, a crusade at the expense of all else-for the sake of making a check in a notebook. A riveting glimpse into a fascinating subculture, the book traces the love, loss, and reconnection between a father and son, and explains why birds are so critical to the human search for our place in the world.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
"Marvelous. I loved just about everything about this book."
—Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman
"A lovingly told story . . . helps you understand what moves humans to seek escape in seemingly strange other worlds."
—Stefan Fatsis, author of Word Freak
"Everyone has his or her addiction, and birdwatching is the drug of choice for the father of author Dan Koeppel, who writes affectionately but honestly about his father’s obsession."
—Audubon Magazine (editor’s choice)
"As a glimpse into human behavior and family relationships, To See Every Bird on Earth is a rarity: a book about birding that nonbirders will find just as rewarding."
—Chicago Tribune
About the Author
Dan Koeppel is a well-known outdoors, nature and adventure writer who's been published in The New York Times Magazine, Outside, Audobon, Popular Science, and in National Geographic Adventure, where he is a contributing editor.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1419332996
- ISBN 13 9781419332999
- BindingAudio CD
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
To See Every Bird On Earth
Seller: The Yard Sale Store, Narrowsburg, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AUDIO CD. Condition: Good. 9 AUDIO CDs in the original printed case. Some shelf wear and fold mark to the box. We will polish the AUDIO CDs for a smooth listening experience. You will receive a worthwhile set. Enjoy this AUDIO CD performance economically priced for your needs. Seller Inventory # 220181031691550
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
To See Every Bird on Earth: A Father, a Son, and a Lifelong Obsession
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 32-1419332996-G
Quantity: 1 available