THE COMPLETE BOOK OF NORTH AMERICAN WATERFOWLING: A HANDBOOK OF TECHNIQUES AND STATEGIES.
(1980) 2000 new paperback edition. Large 8vo. Pp300. B/w photographs, illustrations.
"Reiger captures the history and poetry of waterfowling as no other writer has done." A history of 19th and 20th century wildfowling in America, originally published under the title, "Wings of Dawn." Chapters include: Introduction to the third edition; The first waterfowlers; Commercial hunting; The conservationists take over; Whistling ducks, swans and geese; Perchers and dabblers; Diving ducks; The craft of the decoy; Waterfowl stamps and prints; Canada and Ducks Unlimited; The future of waterfowling. An appendix is entitled, "sea ducks and how to cook them, maybe."
"Reiger captures the history and poetry of waterfowling as no other writer has done." A history of 19th and 20th century wildfowling in America, originally published under the title, "Wings of Dawn." Chapters include: Introduction to the third edition; The first waterfowlers; Commercial hunting; The conservationists take over; Whistling ducks, swans and geese; Perchers and dabblers; Diving ducks; The craft of the decoy; Waterfowl stamps and prints; Canada and Ducks Unlimited; The future of waterfowling. An appendix is entitled, "sea ducks and how to cook them, maybe."
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Book Code
12009
| Author | Reiger (George). (b. 1939). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 12009 |
| ISBN | 1585741256 / 1585741256 / PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 19.95. |
| Book Description | Slight mark on bottom edge but a fine new copy. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 2000 |
| Publisher | The Lyons Press. |
| Place | New York. |