A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction
A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014304
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 19th Century
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction by Joel Greenberg explores the history and extinction of passenger pigeons, focusing on human influences on their decline. The book highlights efforts to conserve wildlife and the environmental impacts of human activity, using the passenger pigeon's disappearance as a significant example.
Melancholic
Informative
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Joel Greenberg's A Feathered River Across the Sky is praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative on the extinction of the passenger pigeon. Positive feedback highlights its vivid storytelling and comprehensive historical insight. However, some critics mention an overwhelming number of details that can hinder readability. Overall, it's an informative yet dense read.
Who Should Read A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction?
Readers interested in natural history, conservation, and environmental impact would enjoy A Feathered River Across the Sky. Comparable to Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction, it's ideal for those fascinated by avian studies and historical ecological shifts.
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304
Book • Nonfiction
North America • 19th Century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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