Shining a light on the behavior of the birds, their pecking order and social structure, and the tricks they play on us, Skaife shows who the Tower's true guardians really are-and the result is a compelling and irreverent narrative that will surprise and enchant. A rewarding, intimate, and inspiring partnership has developed between the ravens and their charismatic and charming human, the Ravenmaster, who shares the folklore, history, and superstitions surrounding the ravens and the Tower. In The Ravenmaster, he lets us in on his life as he feeds his birds raw meat and biscuits soaked in blood, buys their food at Smithfield Market, and ensures that these unusual, misunderstood, and utterly brilliant corvids are healthy, happy, and ready to captivate the four million tourists who flock to the Tower every year. His knowledge and love of the ravens fly off the page in The Ravenmaster. entertaining and touching book he memorably describes the ravens formidable. Board Books Poetry Politics & Contemporary Issues Popular Science Reference.

Critical Praise Christopher Skaife adores his birds with every fiber of his being. Title details for The Ravenmaster by Christopher Skaife - Available. 11. The Ravenmaster : My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London. The title of Ravenmaster, therefore, is a serious title indeed, and after decades of serving the Queen, Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife took on the added responsibility of caring for the infamous ravens. The Ravenmaster is a compelling, inspiring and irreverent story that will delight and surprise anyone with an interest in British history or animal behaviour. The Ravenmaster My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London by Christopher Skaife Audiobook 3 of 3 copies available Borrow Listen to a sample Add to wish list Add to history Description Details Reviews Packed with insight and anecdote, his story brings the Tower ravens to vivid life, each bird with a personality of its own. The first behind-the-scenes account of life with the legendary ravens at the world's eeriest monument The ravens at the Tower of London are of mighty importance: rumor has it that if a raven from the Tower should ever leave, the city will fall.

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