Solitary Goose
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0820334324 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Sydney Landon Plum teaches English and creative writing at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. . She is the editor of Coming through the Swamp
(Edgefield Advertiser) . It's also quite a lovely book. (David Sibley author of The Sibley Guide to Birds)In the tradition of Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, Plum writes lyrical lessons on the life cycle of geese, the mystery of their great migratory patterns, and their amazing adaptability. While telling the story of caring for a solitary, wounded goose who inhabits a pond near her home, Sydney Plum contemplates not only the resilience and fragility of migratory birds, but also our human place in the worldits separateness from the wild, and all the decisions, inconsistencies, longings, and intentions that separateness entails. This is a careful and insight-filled account of an old and vexing question: how to make sense of the relationship between man and beast. (Jane Brox author of Clearing Land: Legacies of the American Farm)In this delicately balanced story of one goose, Sydney Plum has crafted a thought-provoking essay explo
Coming to terms with how SG thinks leads Plum to examine anthropomorphism in nature writing. In contrast to the metaphors through which we commonly view nature, Plum argues that science combined with metaphor is a better way to understand animals. Though Plum’s focus is generously outward toward nature, this book also reveals an inner journey through which, as she describes it, “the enclosures of my human life had been opened. Canada geese were not always so plentiful in the United States, she explains, nor were they always denigrated as “flying carp.” Plum shows how species-management programs reestablished the birds outside their previous range at the same time as golf courses, office parks, and suburban ponds began dotting the countryside, providing them with prime habitats where they were unwanted.Memories of breaking holes in the ice for SG to escape predators turn Plum’s thoughts toward what it means to nurture. In the fall of 1996 Sydney Plum encou
KeithL said Great book!. A great read. It shows the intelligence and loyalty of these remarkable creatures, and the way they understand and can bond with humans. If you are a geese-lover, you will love this book. If you are not, this book will help you to become one.. Answered Many Questions! C. Darling My husband and I acquired our own "Solitary Goose" quite by accident. This book is great, provides a lot of insight into the habits and characteristics of the goose. Enjoyed it.. loved it, helped me a lot when the time Isa Kirk loved it, helped me a lot when the time came to help our injured stranded wild goose to take it to a better much milder habitat for the winter