How Eider Down is Gathered
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Release : 1853
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Release : 1853
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Author : Edward Posnett
Publisher : Random House
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 34,92 MB
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1473523400
Over the centuries eiderdown has been coveted by the Vikings, Russian tsars and medieval tax collectors who accepted it as revenue. The plumage of a fat sea duck, eiderdown – treasured for its extraordinary lightness and insulation – now joins cocaine as an instrument of globalisation and commodity of the super-rich. In this revelatory essay, Edward Posnett travels to the Westfjords region of Iceland to explore the fragile relationship between Icelanders and the duck. Eiderdown harvesting began with the arrival of Norse settlers in the 9th century, and it is now stuffed into pillows, duvets and clothing which sell for thousands of pounds in Japan, China, Germany and Russia. What might at first appear an idyllic pastime becomes a story of compromise and exploitation. Posnett’s finely spun prose and his fascinating encounters open up this seldom seen trade, one which hangs in the balance.
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Page : 814 pages
File Size : 37,89 MB
Release : 1899
Category : Education
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Page : 234 pages
File Size : 24,84 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Natural history
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Author : Robert Petersen
Publisher : Museum Tusculanum Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 33,45 MB
Release : 2003
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ISBN : 9788763512619
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Page : 88 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 1989-01
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To do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
Author : Matthew Fontaine Maury
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Page : 114 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 1899
Category : Geography
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Author : Henry Mills Alden
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Page : 902 pages
File Size : 48,32 MB
Release : 1853
Category : American literature
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Harper's informs a diverse body of readers of cultural, business, political, literary and scientific affairs.
Author : Roger Lederer
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 44,18 MB
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1610583469
For lovers of birds and trivia, this captivating book features a wealth of fascinating facts, figures, and folklore about our feathered friends. It’s beautifully illustrated throughout with colorful artworks and photographs. · Over 400 nuggets of information drawn from nature, science, history, and mythology are sure to astound, amuse, and entertain· Find the answers to these burning questions: How light is a feather? Are owls really wise? Why do birds migrate? How do they know where to go?· Be amazed by the weird world of these winged wonders, from the largest ever recorded egg—15 times larger than an ostrich egg—to the world’s strangest bird, which has claws on its wings· Includes practical advice such as how to attract birds to your garden and how to teach a parrot to talk, and encourages a new appreciation of these awesome creatures of the air
Author : Library of Congress
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Page : 1480 pages
File Size : 27,75 MB
Release : 2013
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