A young Cheyenne Indian boy dreams that he has taken feathers from an eagle in the mountains; he awakes with a desire to hunt for an eagle and take its feathers thinking this would prove his manhood.
Defines the various genera of eagles, describes their physical characteristics, their behavior, and the care and development of the young, and discusses the need for conservation.
Introduces eagles and their habitats and distribution, diet, reproduction, and relationships with humans focusing on the golden and sea eagles indigenous to England.