{"product_id":"those-of-the-gray-wind-9781496201577","title":"Those of the Gray Wind","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWith Paul A. Johnsgard, we follow the migration of the sandhill cranes from the American Southwest to their Alaskan breeding grounds and back again, an annual pattern that has persisted over millions of years. By selecting four historic time frames of the migration between 1860 and 1980, Johnsgard illustrates how humans have influenced the flocks and how different American cultures have variously responded to the birds and perceived their value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each section focuses on the interactions between children of four different American cultures and sandhill cranes, triggered by events occurring during the annual life cycle of the cranes. The story is enriched by the author’s exquisite illustrations, by Zuni prayers, and by Inuit and Pueblo legends. With a new preface and afterword and a new gallery of photographs by the author,\u003ci\u003eThose of the Gray Wind \u003c\/i\u003eis a classic story of a timeless ritual that can be enjoyed for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a very special story, a classic of nature writing that combines the keen observance of the scientist with the sensitivity of the naturalist. The result is a timeless story of the American landscape, wild creatures, and man.”—\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Sensitively written, scientifically accurate as to the bird’s habits and instincts, and gracefully illustrated.”—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“One doesn’t have to be a naturalist to find pleasure in this brief yet highly intriguing tale of a timeless ritual.”—\u003ci\u003eLiving Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e“Many scientists and historians have written about the natural history of the Great Plains, but few so compellingly as Paul Johnsgard.”—\u003ci\u003eAnnals of Iowa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Author's Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Spring, 1860\u003cbr\u003e North to the Flat Waters\u003cbr\u003e Platte Valley Spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Summer, 1900\u003cbr\u003e Destination: Arctic\u003cbr\u003e The Tundra of Igiak Bay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fall, 1940\u003cbr\u003e The Roof of the Continent\u003cbr\u003e Rendezvous at Horsehead Lake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Winter, 1980\u003cbr\u003e The Valley of the Sacred River\u003cbr\u003e The Staked Plains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Afterword","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409216348503,"sku":"9781496201577","price":11.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496201577.jpg?v=1730505985","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/those-of-the-gray-wind-9781496201577","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}