‘The crossbill is a bonny bird
An she sings wi a guid Scots tongue
Jip-jip-jip
A’ll gie ye gip
Gin ye meddle wi me nor ma young’
As a result of his travels across the North American continent in the eighteenth century Alexander Wilson pioneered the science of ornithological writing and illustration, becoming an inspiration for most of the ornithological works which followed.
This new book celebrates the artwork of Alexander Wilson by reproducing his illustrations alongside new poems in Scots by Hamish MacDonald, looking at the habits, habitats, and characteristics of birds.
- ISBN13 9781910895399
- Publish Date 24 February 2020
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scotland Street Press
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 70
- Language English