Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain [Paperback]

Maurice Broun (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

Chronicles the founding of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the world's first refuge for birds of prey. This personal account by the Sanctuary's first curator shares the difficulties and discoveries he and his wife encountered during their first years on the mountain. Published in coordination with the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"For years many of us have hoped that Maurice Broun would put this story, as well as some of his knowledge of hawks, between covers. . . . Like the drama of the egrets, it is one of the great heart-warming stories of bird conservation." -- Roger Tory Peterson

About the Author

Maurice Broun was one of the major figures of his generation in the field of conservation. He served as curator of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary from 1934 to 1966.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811727904
• ISBN-13: 978-0811727907
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,325,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid and poetic description of life on Hawk Mountain, June 15, 1999

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This review is from: Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain (Paperback)

A true conservation classic. Anyone who has visited Hawk Mountain will appreciate this book. The wholesale slaughter of the 20's and 30's of hawks passing over the Pennsylvania mountain is vividly described and will outrage any nature lover. Broun also poetically describes the beauty and solitude of life on the mountain in all seasons. Highly recommended! Stephen Rees. Abington, Pa.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I left my heart at Hawk Mountain!, December 6, 2008

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H. Moro (Mount Kisco, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain (Paperback)

This is the poetry of a man who loved the world and all its creatures, including humanity. Maurice Broun's words evoke the passage of time, the rhythm of the seasons. His passion for life pours forth from every page. And perhaps no other book better exemplifies the beauty of autumn raptor flights. This book is blessed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant and engaging history, November 13, 2007

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Laura Klotz (Catasauqua, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain (Paperback)

Hawk Mountain is my favorite place in the entire world, and when I received my copy of this book, I immediately started reading. I couldn't put it down. The narrative is spellbinding; among his other many talents, Broun was an excellent writer. The photographs add an extra dimension to the story of the sanctuary and make the manuscript come alive. It was especially meaningful to me as someone who is so familiar with and fond of the place, but even someone who has never seen it can't fail to be moved by the passion and the conviction with which the sanctuary founders moved forward with their vision. Highly recommended.