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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A NICE AND USEFUL STUDY ON EGYPTIAN BIRDS
This rather expensive (but worthy) book aims to be an all-covering research on all of the bird-species existing at the times of the Pharaohs. The author have had recourse to every representation and hieroglyphic sign, in order to provide good-grounded identification with present-day nomenclature. But he has not limited himself to that; he also has researched in the role...
Published on November 16, 2000 by Robert
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good book, but...
I have the first edition book from 1986, maybe the book changed since. The photos are black and white, not very useful ! We can't really agree with his identification of birds : colors are essential to identify a bird ! It is the only mistake, but a very bad one.
Published on January 27, 2005 by S. Coune
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A NICE AND USEFUL STUDY ON EGYPTIAN BIRDS,
By Robert (Buenos Aires, Capital Federal Argentina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Birds of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
This rather expensive (but worthy) book aims to be an all-covering research on all of the bird-species existing at the times of the Pharaohs. The author have had recourse to every representation and hieroglyphic sign, in order to provide good-grounded identification with present-day nomenclature. But he has not limited himself to that; he also has researched in the role that birds played in ancient Egyptian religion and everyday life. Moreover, he has provided us with a systematic list of modern Egyptian birds, their Arabic names and even with a comparison between their present range with that in ancient times. Last, but not the least: it is profusely illustrated, so as to be a joy for the eyes. A very valuable manual, both for "birds-enthusiasts", general reader and students/professionals of ancient Egypt.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good book, but...,
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This review is from: The Birds of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
I have the first edition book from 1986, maybe the book changed since. The photos are black and white, not very useful ! We can't really agree with his identification of birds : colors are essential to identify a bird !
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The Birds of Ancient Egypt by Patrick F. Houlihan (Paperback - December 31, 1986)
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