9780748603688 - Fraser Darling in Africa: A Rhino in the Whistling Thorn (7 résultats)

Etat : Como nuevo. : Adéntrate en los diarios de Sir Frank Fraser Darling, pionero ecologista y conservacionista, quien dedicó años a explorar la vida salvaje de África. Este libro ofrece un relato vívido de sus safaris a pie, en avión y en coche por Zambia, Kenia y Sudán a finales de los años 50 y principios de los 60. Descubre un registro valioso de la fauna de la región y de las comunidades tribales de la época, proporcionando una visión única de los problemas ambientales y las motivaciones de Fraser Darling, figura clave en el movimiento de conservación moderno. EAN: 9780748603688 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Fraser Darling in Africa Autor: John Morton Boyd Editorial: Edinburgh University Press Idioma: en Páginas: 256 Formato: tapa dura.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0748603689.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Etat : Fine. xii, 307, col + b/w photos, maps. . HB. Fine in d/w. From the library of Nicholas Gould (1941-2014), former editor of 'International Zoo News', with his book-plate to endpaper. Pioneer ecologist and conservationist, the father of the modern conservation movement, Sir Fraser Darling spent many years surveying the wildlife resources of Africa. His journals, published here for the first time, present a unique and sensitve insight into the environmental issues of his time. A must for anyone interested in ecology, natural history and travel. [9780748603688].

1.Auflage,. xii, 307 Seiten mit einigen Abbildungen, Schutzumschlag mit geringen Lagerspuren, innen sehr guter und sauberer Zustand 9780748603688 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 703 8° , Hardcover/Pappeinband mit Schutzumschlag,

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Edition. 1992. xii, 307pp. B&W images. Signed by the editor J. Morton Boyd on the half title page thus "For Andrew Currie with gratitude for many years of friendship from Morton". An invitation to the launch of the book has been tipped-in to the front pastedow. Andrew Currie was a Scottish conservationist. "Sir Frank Fraser Darling, pioneer ecologist and conservationist, spent many years surveying the wildlife resources of Africa. This book presents his journals which describe the safaris he made by foot, air and motor in Zambia, Kenya and the Sudan in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They provide a record of the now depleted wildlife stocks and the colourful tribal peoples he encountered, and give an insight into the environmental issues of the period and into the thoughts and motivations of Fraser Darling himself, the father of the modern conservation movement. This book should be of interest to anyone interested in conservation, ecology, African wildlife and people, travel and natural history. The editor of these journals, John Morton Boyd, was a friend and colleague of Fraser Darling for many years." The book and the unclipped dust jacket are both in excellent condition. SIGNED By the Editor.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st edition. As new. No inscriptions. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.