From Benjamin Bunny to Peter Cottontail, the Velveteen Rabbit to the Flopsy Bunnies, the Rabbit of Caerbannog to Bugs Bunny and Roger Rabbit, the winsome long-eared animal is a permanent fixture of our childhoods. We know rabbits for their place in our stories, myths, and legends, and also for how they helped us learn to tie our shoes. In this richly illustrated book, Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of the most familiar of the lagomorphs. Tracing the history of the species, Dickenson brings to life the giant extinct rabbits of Minorca and the tiny endangered Volcano rabbits of Mexico while focusing on the European rabbit. She explains how humans became this particular rabbit's greatest predator, coveting its fur and flesh, and how they distributed rabbits to such far-flung places as New Zealand and Australia to provide food and sport for settlers. Dickenson also examines the paradox of the rabbit as prey and trickster who outwits all rivals, as cuddly companion for children and symbol of unbridled animal passion. She looks at the use of the rabbit's foot to charm away evil, celebrates the Year of the Rabbit, and discovers the Jade Moon Rabbit, who lives on the moon. Hopping from B'rer Rabbit to the Energizer Bunny, Rabbit is the perfect gift for anyone who loves these intelligent, adorable creatures.
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Victoria Dickenson is adjunct professor in Rare Books and Special Collections at the McGill University Library in Montreal.
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Paperback. Etat : Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. N° de réf. du vendeur M1780231814Z3
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 4204540-6
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Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
Etat : new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2014). 2014 1st edition. Small 8vo paperback (135 x 190mm). Pp216. Colour & b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Fine new copy. Another title in this fascinating and readable series discussing the natural history of the rabbit. The natural and cultural history of this most familiar creature is explored, from the extinct giant rabbits of Minorca to the tiny endangered Volcano rabbits of Mexico. The rabbit is prey, chased by enemies form eagles to foxes to domestic cats, but also clever enoughto outwit all its rivals and escape every trap. . N° de réf. du vendeur 58783
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Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. In this richly illustrated book Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of the rabbit, a winsome long-eared animal that hops through children's stories, myths and legends, and back yards. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60 colour, 40 black and white. BIC Classification: WNCF; WNGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372. . 2013. Paperback. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9781780231815
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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