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Author & naturalist Furtman uses his personal experiences with bald eagles to highlight the extensive life history of these magnificent birds. His book tracks the eagle's path as it has soared through American history, at times honored & revered, sometimes maligned, yet always a symbol of strength & power & freedom. Covers the fascinating natural history of the bald eagle to its role in the symbolism & spirituality of Native Amer. Indians. Describes the alarming eagle losses due to DDT & the bird's subsequent recovery, until once again, today, the eagle stands as the proud symbol of America. The beautifully written text is combined with majestic photography by Tom & Pat Leeson.Furtman, Michael is the author of 'Sky Spirit The American Bald Eagle' with ISBN 9780756755584 and ISBN 0756755581.
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