The Garden Aviary

The Garden Aviary explores the history of bird keeping, from private gardens to public parks, highlighting the aviaries as a status symbol, tool for conservation, and source of affection and pleasure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Julius Caesar once remarked that the Britons considered it inappropriate to consume hare, cockerel, or geese, yet they cherished these birds for their affection and pleasure. Throughout our history, we have held a deep admiration for birds, envying their magnificent plumage and remarkable flying abilities. We have a longstanding tradition of nurturing various bird species for their aesthetic appeal and companionship. The Garden Aviary takes you on a captivating journey through the aviaries found in private gardens and public parks. This captivating book will captivate individuals with an interest in the social and cultural history of bird keeping, as well as the history of garden buildings. Illustrated with examples of aviaries, both grand and modest, this exploration delves into the garden aviary's construction as a symbol of status, a tool for conservation, and the preservation of genetic diversity, but, as Caesar astutely observed, primarily for the reasons of affection and pleasure.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 163 x 234 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398113190