The Ravenmaster: My Life With The Ravens At The Tower Of London

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The first behind-the-scenes account of life with the ravens at Britain`s most famous national monument
- as seen in the Daily Mail. For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, & they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones themselves. But their role is even more important than that
- legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust, & great harm will befall the kingdom. One man is personally responsible for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass
- the Ravenmaster. The current holder of the position is Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife, & in this fascinating, entertaining & touching book he memorably describes the ravens` formidable intelligence, their idiosyncrasies & their occasionally wicked sense of humour. Over the years in which he has cared for the physical & mental well-being of these remarkable birds, Christopher Skaife has come to know them like no one else. They are not the easiest of charges
- as he reveals, they are much given to mischief, & their escapades have often led him into unlikely, & sometimes even undignified, situations. Now, in the first intimate behind-the-scenes account of life with the ravens of the Tower, the Ravenmaster himself shares the folklore, history & superstitions surrounding both the birds & their home. The result is a compelling, inspiring & irreverent story that will delight & surprise anyone with an interest in British history or animal behaviour.