The Unofficial Bible of the Crane - DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/bioscicranes/


This work was originally published in 1983 by Indiana University Press, and has been out of print since at least 1992. It has been called the "bible" by crane researchers at the International Crane Foundation, and it is still the only serious world monograph on cranes.

This online electronic edition is a complete reissue of the 1983 book, including the photographs and original artwork by the author. It appears online courtesy of the gracious generosity of its author, creator, and holder of copyright, Paul A. Johnsgard.

The entire work may be downloaded as a single PDF file (25 megabytes), or individual chapters may be downloaded as desired

Cranes in China

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_(bird)

Pine, Plum and Cranes, 1759 AD, by Shen Quan (1682—1760). Hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk. The Palace Museum, Beijing.

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Flight

"He play'd his wings as tho' for flight; They webb'd the sky with glassy light. His body sway'd upon tiptoes, Like a wind-perplexed rose; In eddies of the wind he went At last up the blue element."

~ Gerard Manley Hopkins, 1844-1889 ~ "Love Preparing to Fly"

Elegant Living