Ravensong: a Natural and Fabulous History of Crows and Ravens

Marc Notes: Originally published: Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Pub., c1991. With new introductory note.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 198-203) and index. Biographical Note: An archaeologist and historian, Catherine Feher-Elston has lived and worked among many of the world's indigenous peoples. She is the author of "Wolfsong: A Natural and Fabulous History of Wolves." Feher Elston currently lives high above the Stillwater River in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana. She is the chair of communications at Chief Dull Knife college, where she directs the Little Wolf Writing and History Center. Illustrator Lawrence Ormsby's and designer Carole Thickstun's award-winning work has appeared in books and trail guides for more than thirty national parks. Ormsby's artwork, including original etchings and lithographs, is featured on www.ormsbythickstun.com. Publisher Marketing: Birds of mystery, intelligence, and curiosity, ravens and crows have fascinated humans for untold centuries. In this first in a series of beautifully illustrated books that celebrate the power and beauty of the animal kingdom, Catherine Feher-Elston considers the raven in the contexts of mythology, folklore, history, and science. From the raven's role as trickster in Native American religion to his ability to captivate ornithologists and biologists with his intriguing behaviors, "Ravensong" pays tribute to the elegance and grandeur of two of America's most ubiquitous avian species.

Contributor Bio:  Feher-Elston, Catherine Catherine Feher-Elston works extensively with Native American issues and is the author of "Children of Sacred Ground: America's Last Indian Wars," She has participated in United Nations studies on the problems of indigenous peoples. Contributor Bio:  Ormsby, Lawrence Lawrence Ormsby has spent his life exploring Arizona's natural wonders. From an early age, drawing was important to him, and he later chose to make his career in art and design. Ormsby's studio is located in Ironwood Forest National Monument, northwest of Tucson, where he and his partner Carole Thickstun create award-winning books and educational projects about numerous national parks and forests.