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New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1980. In this delightfully entertaining account of the amazing ways creatures of the earth, sea, and sky, the author of The Naked Ape, recalls a lifetime of passionate observation of our fellow species that began when a boy and led to his many years as Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo. The book is a funny, affectionate, and often startling tale of a scientist's intimate association with creatures who remain unpredictable to the end. It will delight anyone who has ever been fascinated by the strangeness of the animal kingdom. Illustrated with photographs. Book shows minor corner bruising. It remains clean and most serviceable. . First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.
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Animal Days
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New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1963. .Fascinating and improbable facts about the ways of mammals,birds,reptiles and amphibians, fishes, insects and other invertebrates. Divided into sections on vertebrates and invertebrates, organized by class and family, Animal Life and Lore is arranged both for quick reference and casual reading. Matther Kalmenoff of the American Musuem of Natural History identifies in striking portraits of more than a 100 individual kinds of animals, many of which are displayed in their natural surroundings. 388 pp includes preface, list of illustrations and index. Name to ffep. Illustrated price-clipped dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Bear!
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: The Stackpole Company, 1961. 291pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Foreword by Joe Foss. Bear! is a fascinating volume which will grip the interest and fire the imagination of both the seasoned outdoorman and one who must enjoy the thrills of Big-game hunting from his arm-chair reading. The true, breath-taking field encounters between man and bear, which liberally appear throughout the books pages, will capture and excite the reader, young and old. This book by Clyde Ormond, the renowned outdoorsman, is the result of thirty years of observation, study, hunting and evaluation of a priceless but little-known speciec. Dust jacket shows loss to lower spine. Bookmark still intact on inside rear flap of dust jacket. A clean solid copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Nature + Bears + Big Game Hunting + Grizzly Bear + Brown Bear + Polar Bear + Black Bear Rifles + Trophies + NOISBN. Catalogs: Nature/Natural History.
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Bird Land
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Toronto: Thomas Allan Limited (c.1964) In this handsome book Hugh Halliday.....one of Canada's distinguished writer-naturalists, shares his many fascinating adventures among birds in their natural habits. He has followed wildlife from the Atlantic to the Pacific, armed only with field glasses and camera. The text is illustrated with 68 magnificent authentic photographs taken by the author. Blue and white cloth boards....lovely bird illustration to front board. Photo dust jacket with price intact.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Blue Meridian. The Search For The Great White Shark
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New York: Random House, 1971. In 1969 and 1970 Peter Gimbel led a crew of professional divers on a world-ranging expedition to find and film underwater the great white shark - a feat that was never before accomplished. Beautifully illustrated with many colour photographs by Peter Lake and others. Natural-color textured boards, blue cloth spine with copper title lettering. Silver sharks decorate the front board. Map endpapers. No ownership markings. Dust jacket photo by Peter Lake.. Third Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Butterfly Magic
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New York: Penguin Books, 1976. Photo illustrated card covers. The fragile beauty of the butterfly has never been more colorfully captured than in this book of photographs by Kjell B. Sandved. Sandved's camera has caught both rare and common species from different parts of the world, all in their natural surroundings. In harmonious combination with these dazzling images is Michael Emsley's text which explores the extraordinary complexity of the butterfly's activities and perceptions. Seventy-six colour plates. Index supplied. A lovely volume - instructive as well as spectacular! This book remains bright and clean.. Soft Cover. Very Good Plus.
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Butterflies
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New York: Doubleday & Co. Inc., 1926. " The Nature Library " Edition. Forty-eight illustrations in full color. 286 pp includes index. ` Preface by the author. The frontis is that of the Carolina Locust and the Cynthia Moth - both in full color. This book discusses the more abundant and widely distributed butterflies of Eastern North America from the point of view of their life histories and their relations to their surroundings. A list of illustrations is provided. Attractive green cloth boards with gilt design to front board. The spine has a dark colored title block - the title in gilt and decorated with a gilt nature scene. Book is bright and square. A nice copy!. Hard Cover. Near Fine.
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Calgary's Natural Areas: A Popular Guide
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Calgary: Calgary Field Naturalists' Society, 1975. Photo illustrated card covers. This book edited by Peter Sherrington is a centennial project by the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society. Map of Calgary endpaper. Foreword by Grant MacEwan. The contents offer a wonderful compilation of work which will be of interest to the amateur naturalist, the student or casual observer. Part I of the contents cover Flora and Fauna..... Part II Natural Areas of Calgary. An appendix provides a checklist for non-flowering plants, mushrooms, flowering plants, butterfly, bird, fish, amphibian, reptile and mammal. Richly illustrated. A section in color is present. An informative and impressive guide on Calgary's natural history.. Soft Cover. Near Fine.
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Canadian Spring
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New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1947. This is the story of several months of light-hearted wandering by the author and her artist husband in Canada's three Prairie Provinces and the Canadian Rockies. As always, the Jaques were primarily interested in the wild life of a country new to them. They found it in great abundance, from myriad wildfowl in the marshes of Lake Manitoba to the big game animals of the Rockies. Illustrated with b/w drawings by Francis Lee Jaques. Map endpapers. Tape residue to top of front panel of dust jacket. To read Canadian Spring is to share a memorable experience with two good friends.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Nature + Francis Lee Jaques + Prarie Provinces + Canadian Rockies + Canadiana + Travel + Banff + Jasper + Manitoba + Alberta + Elk + Buffalo.
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The Canadian Naturalist
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Toronto: Coles Publishing Company, 1971. Illustrated card covers. Coles Canadiana Collection. Originally published 1840. A series of conversations on the natural history of Lower Canada. Illustrated by forty-four engravings. 372pp including General Index, Scientific Index and List of Illustrations. A bright clean book.. Facsimile Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine.
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Canadian Atlantic Sea Shells
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Ottawa: Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources, , 1960. National Museum of Canada. Heavy illustrated glossy card covers. Photography by F.J. Cooke. Art work by John Crosby. Issued under the authority of The Honourable Alvin Hamilton P.C., M.P. Frontispiece titled "Ocean Beach at Green Bay, Nova Scotia", color photo by Barbara J. Bousfield. The contents offer much: Collecting marine shells, Descriptive section, Glossary of terms, Index to common and scientific names, etc. Diagrams show parts of shells. Thirteen plates, 72 printed pages. Semi-gloss stock used throughout. An impressive boby of work! Remarkably clean with a "look and feel of newness". Soft Cover. Fine.
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Canadian Wildflowers Through The Seasons
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Toronto: Discovery Books (Key Porter), 1995 This beautiful collection of wildflower photographs reveals the unique charm of each season. 124 full color photographs are accompanied by a descriptive text that weaves important botanical information with historical detail, fact and folklore. A beautiful book for all who find joy in the flowers of our alpine areas, marshes, meadows and woodlands. Name to front free endpaper. A bright, clean book which promises to please.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine.
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Captive Wild
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New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1968. A narrative of the seven years the author spent sharing her home and her life with a female wolf, her mates and wolf-dog pups. Captive Wild is the often heartbreaking narrative of the growing trust and affection between Lois Crisler and the female wolf, and of the enormous consequences of Lois's pledge to devote seven years of her life to the wolf. This chronicle is suffused with love and respect, and recorded with perception and rich detail. Illustrated with 16 pages of photographs. An Ex-Library copy with the usual markings. Still a bright clean book in a photo illustrated price-clipped dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Common Australian Birds of Towns & Gardens
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Melbourne: Lansdowne, 1970. This book will enable the reader to identify many of the common birds seen around the towns, cities and gardens of Australia. It also provides the amateur bird watcher and student with an excellent introductory guide to the study of Australian birds and their habits. Sixty-four colour plates and many diagrams and b/w photographs provided. The diagrams were drawn by Mr. Frank Knight. A good number of the colour plates are full-page. Light blue boards with bird decoration to front board....black title print to spine. Gift inscription to ffep. Photo, price-intact dust jacket. The lovely bird photo to front panel of the jacket depicts the Laughing Kookaburra. The author is a trained ornithologist and photographer.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
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Dangerous To Man. Wild Animals: A Definitive Study of Their Reputed Dangers to Man
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Philadelphia/New York: Chilton Books, 1964. Dangerous To Man..... Fully illustrated and with seven Technnical Appendices. Foreword by Sterling E. Lanier.... editor in the field of natural history. In part, he imparts to the reader that Roger Caras has written a book which will have to be a staple in every scientific and sporting library the world over.... " it is a fascinating narrative, one of exploration as well as explanation. Any literate child or adult can understand, appreciate, and be taught from this story." (as well as being entertained!) The contents offer seven parts providing twenty-eight chapters, list of illustrations, seven appendices, bibliography and index. Part I The Mammals, Part II The Birds, Part III The Reptiles, Part IV The Amphibians, Part V The Fishes, Part VI The Invertebrates and Part VII Epilogue. A bright clean copy. A photo illustrated, price-clipped dust jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Nature + Wildlife + Wild Animal Study +…
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Dangerous To Man. Wild Animals: A Definitive Study of Their Reputed Dangers to Man
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Philadelphia/New York: Chilton Books. (1964) 433pp. Fully illustrated with seven technical appendices. Grey decorated eps. Book VG. DJ pc, shows wear to edges ow G+. 1st Ed. Stated. Nature/Natural History Wildlife. Catalogs: Nature/Natural History.
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The Emperor's Embrace: Reflections On Animal Families And Fatherhood
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New York: Pocket Books, 1999. Jeffrey Masson, with fascinating insight, impeccable research, and captivating writing introduces us to the world's best Dads and the worst fathers in nature. A valuable contribution to the debate on man's relation to nature. A most pleasurable read! An immaculate book in an immaculate photo illustrated price-intact dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.
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Face Of North America. The Natural History of A Continent
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New York: Harper & Row (c.1963) BOMC Edition. Copious list of illustrations provided....ninety striking drawings and photographs. Introduction by Marston Bates and preface by the author. The breadth and beauty of North America are here interpreted to give the amateur naturalist or perceptive traveler a solid understanding of the continent's long history and its diverse land and water forms and the forces that produced them. This book can be used as a traveler's guide for learning of areas worth visiting and for answering questions about scenes encountered en route. The drawings are by artist Jerome Connolly who has served as staff artist for the National Audubon Society and the Illinois State Museum. The eight most informative chapters are followed with an appendix (giving outstanding natural areas of North America by state and province), readings and index. Blue cloth boards with gilt decoration to front board. No ownership markings. Illustrated dust jacket.. Very Good/Good.
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Father Goose. The Adventures Of A Wildlife Hero
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Toronto: Little,Brown and Company (Canada) Limited., 1995. In 1993 Lishman took off from his Toronto farm in an ultralight of his own design and construction. Eighteen birds followed 'Goose Leader' in a v-formation south to Virginia. After years of dedication, ingenuity and hard work the author, environmentalist and animal lover succeeded in modifyiong the migratory pattern of the Canada Goose. This is a heartwarming and fascinating story of a modern-day ecological hero. Two photograph sections in b/w and colour. Endpapers make up a two-page pictorial scene. Photo illustrated, price-intact dust jacket. A bright copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.
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The Forest and The Sea: A Look At The Economy of Nature and The Ecology of Man
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New York: Time Incorporated , 1964. Time Reading Program Special Edition. Illustrated wrap-around card covers. Editor's Preface, Time Reading Program Introduction by Loren Eiseley, Sixteen informative chapters, Notes and Sources, and Index. The Chapters : The Study of Life - Landscapes and Seascapes - The Living World - The Open Sea - The Coral Reef - Lakes and Rivers - The Rain Forest - Woodlands, Savanna and Desert - The Units of Life - The Biological Community - The Natural History of Disease - Animal Behavior - Social Life Among The Animals - The Human Species - On Being Domesticated - Man's Place in Nature. A bright clean book.. Soft Cover. Near Fine.
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