{"title":"A.H. Chisholm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA.H. Chisholm was an esteemed Australian ornithologist and writer, renowned for his insightful and engaging works on natural history, particularly birds. With a passion for the avian world and a talent for vivid storytelling, Chisholm's writings offer both educational and entertaining experiences for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eMateship with Birds\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate lives of birds, exploring their behaviours, habits, and interactions with humans and the environment. Chisholm's narrative style weaves scientific details with charming anecdotes, making his books a delightful read for anyone interested in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those captivated by Science \u0026amp; Nature, A.H. Chisholm's collection provides a unique window into the world of ornithology, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the diverse birdlife that graces our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mateship-with-birds-by-ah-chisholm-9781922070326","title":"Mateship with Birds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm's classic \u003cem\u003eMateship with Birds\u003c\/em\u003e is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis account of the secret lives of birds—their seasonal doings and their complex relationships—reflects his patient and detailed observations, and his deep enjoyment of the Australian bush and all its inhabitants. This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'. But Chisholm wrote with an urgent message to the future. He could clearly see the threat that 'the moving finger of Civilisation' posed to birdlife, and his account of the tragic demise of the Paradise Parrot ends with this passionate exhortation: \u003cem\u003e'What are the bird-lovers of Australia going to do about this matter of vanishing Parrots? Surely it is a subject worthy of the closest attention of all good Australians.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the reissuing of this book, with a new foreword by Sean Dooley, we honour these words and offer his delight in 'the loveliest and the best of Nature's children' to a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342648627436,"sku":"9781922070326","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9114383482872.jpg?v=1743929939"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/a-h-chisholm.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}