DEER OF THE WORLD. By G. Kenneth Whitehead.
(1972) 1972 1st US edition. 4to (195 x 253mm). Ppxii,194. B/w photographs, illustrations, maps, bibliography. Light blue boards, gilt deer motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt.
. Authoritative account of the deer species of the world, including their distribution, taxonomy and some of their habits. Good photographs. Chapters include: What is a deer?; Economic uses of deer; Antlers; The deer of North, Central and South America; The deer of Europe and Northern Asia; The deer of Southern Asia and the Far East; The introduced deer of Australasia; An appendix gives the taxonomic classification of the Cervidae. Interesting, readable and well-informed.
. Authoritative account of the deer species of the world, including their distribution, taxonomy and some of their habits. Good photographs. Chapters include: What is a deer?; Economic uses of deer; Antlers; The deer of North, Central and South America; The deer of Europe and Northern Asia; The deer of Southern Asia and the Far East; The introduced deer of Australasia; An appendix gives the taxonomic classification of the Cervidae. Interesting, readable and well-informed.
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Book Code
10813
Author | Whitehead (George Kenneth). (1913-2004). |
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Book Code | 10813 |
ISBN | 0670266124 / 0670266124. |
Book Description | Minor faults (inscription / owner's name) but good-plus in used dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1972 |
Publisher | Viking Press. |
Place | New York. |