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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an introduction to big game hunting and animal studies, focusing on the creatures of the wilderness in British overseas territories. It aims to arouse an interest in wild animal preservation, along the lines of the Boy Scout movement. While the Boy Scouts (and other boys who are too lazy to scout) are taught to watch squirrels without catapulting them and count the eggs in the blackbirdsâ nest without taking them, this book urges restraint and moderation for adults hunting abroad. It emphasizes the importance of respecting the balance of nature and introduces a variety of creatures as well as hunting stories. The author highlights that these stories are not meant to promote the thrill of the hunt but to show the variety of animals in these environments. He also discusses the difficulty of capturing the essence of the wilderness in writing, sharing his experiences of the forest, desert, and jungle, with their distinctive sights, sounds, and scents. This volume explores the harmonious relationship between humans and the wild through hunting and detailed descriptions of various creatures. It delves into topics such as animal endangerment and preservation, encouraging readers to consider the impact of human actions on the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331887553_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331887553
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331887553
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 374 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26008689/2
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