Fairies of the Plateau – Black-Necked Cranes spring-bok

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Fairies of the Plateau – Black-Necked Cranes spring-bokPp. 230; 400+ color photos of black necked cranes and their environs. Publishers original black cloth, with embossed title on the front cover, color pictorial dust jacket, oblong 4to. Known as the "fairies of the plateau," black necked cranes are regarded as sacred symbols of wisdom, purity, good fortune, and longevity in Chinese culture. These rare birds, with their elegant long legs and striking black and white feathers, gracefully roam the