Birding English: A History of the English Language Through Birds

Name: Birding English: A History of the English Language Through Birds
Start: 2026-10-15T18:00:00-04:00
Location: UNC Asheville

A guest lecture exploring the surprising links between birds and the development of the English language, presented by Iowa State University's Jeremy Withers as part of UNC Asheville's English Department lecture series.

WhereUNC Asheville, Asheville

WhenThu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM

Distance13 mi from Black Mountain

Listed byUNC Asheville

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