ISBN: 9780156033558 - of a feather: a brief history of american birding (15 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fair. An entertaining look at what was once considered a rather peculiar hobby. Chicago TribuneScott Weidensaul skillfully traces the colorful history of American birding. Travel withthe frontier ornithologists who collected eggs between border skirmishes;meet the society matrons who organized the first effective conservation movement; discover the luminaries with checkered pasts, such as convicted blackmailer Alexander Wilson and the endlessly self-mythologizing John James Audubon; and watch as an awkward schoolteacher named Roger Tory Peterson createsA Field Guide to the Birds, prompting the explosive growth of modern birding. Spirited and compulsively readable, Of a Feather>celebrates the passions and achievements of birders, from the continent's fledgling ornithologists to the millions of Americans who have transformed a once eccentric occupation into one ofour most beloved pursuits. [An] engrossing book about America s most popular pastime. Audubon Magazine>All these tales are inspiring, and fun to read, whether you're a birder or not.--Weekly Standard.…

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. An entertaining look at what was once considered a rather peculiar hobby. Chicago TribuneScott Weidensaul skillfully traces the colorful history of American birding. Travel withthe frontier ornithologists who collected eggs between border skirmishes;meet the society matrons who organized the first effective conservation movement; discover the luminaries with checkered pasts, such as convicted blackmailer Alexander Wilson and the endlessly self-mythologizing John James Audubon; and watch as an awkward schoolteacher named Roger Tory Peterson createsA Field Guide to the Birds, prompting the explosive growth of modern birding. Spirited and compulsively readable, Of a Feather>celebrates the passions and achievements of birders, from the continent's fledgling ornithologists to the millions of Americans who have transformed a once eccentric occupation into one ofour most beloved pursuits. [An] engrossing book about America s most popular pastime. Audubon Magazine>All these tales are inspiring, and fun to read, whether you're a birder or not.--Weekly Standard.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade paperback. Etat : Fine. Harcourt, 2008. 357pp., index, illustrations. 8vo. Uncreased spine, fine trade paperback.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Used Fine condition 1st edition Softcover. Tired of slow shipping, not getting what you ordered, bad customer service? We don't blame you. We are NOT those guys. Upgrade your book seller experience with Wize Books. We provide, tracking, guarantee, and 1st class customer service. …

Paperback. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. reprint edition. 358 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.