Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain
by Maurice Broun
Book Summary Information
Author: Maurice BrounBrand: Stackpole Books
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-01
ISBN: 0811727904
Number of pages: 222
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Book Reviews of Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain
Book Review: A brilliant and engaging history
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Summary of Hawks Aloft: The Story of Hawk Mountain
50 b/w photos,5 x 8Story behind the world-renowned birding destination
In print for more than 50 years,
Conservation classic Hawks Aloft chronicles the founding of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the worlds first refuge for birds of prey. This personal account by the Sanctuarys first curator, Maurice Broun, shares the difficulties and discoveries he and his wife encountered during their first years on the Mountain. Filled with information of the flora, fauna, people, and other natural phenomena of the Hawk Mountain region, this is a lively and sometimes funny account of the sanctuarys early years. Published in cooperation with the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association.
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