Engrossing collection of 8 stories by a noted Canadian naturalist, illustrator, and painter masterfully blends scientific observation and romanticism. Memorable characters include Old Lobo, the leader of a wolfpack; Silverspot, a wise old crow; Raggylug, a young cottontail; Bingo, an errant hound; and other remarkable creatures. 200 engaging black-and-white illustrations by the author.
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How Animals Talk by William J. Long, Charles Copeland, William Young This pioneering study explores communication and powers of premonition among wild and domesticated animals. Based on field observations by a famous naturalist, it examines phenomena that will interest every animal lover.
The Book of Green Quotations by James Daley Timely and thought-provoking, this volume comprises many hundreds of quotations by presidents, scientists, activists, and other public figures on conservation, ecology, environmentalism, wilderness, global warming, pollution, nature, and other subjects.
The Holy Earth: Toward a New Environmental Ethic by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Norman Wirzba Written by the Father of American Horticulture, this 1915 work offers timeless reflections on the earth's intrinsic divinity. Its application of scientific principles to horticulture exercised enormous influence on environmental protection programs.
Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America Complete republication of a book that has been used by generations of American youths, with copious information on such topics as woodcrafting, camping, sailing, as well as developing self-reliance and good citizenship.
White Fang by Jack London A classic adventure novel centering on a ferocious and magnificent creature, half dog, half wolf, through whose experiences we feel the essential savagery of wilderness life among animals and men.
