Librería: NorthStar Books, Spokane, WA, Estados Unidos de America Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
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BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, xx, 177 pgs, index, biblio, frontis, 78 figures. Green decorative cloth with gilt on cover and spine. Front cover has the embossed stamp of the American Society of Mammalogists, of which this publication is their monograph #2. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Near fine with minor shelf soiling and rubbing on edges; interior is clean and tight. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: A very well done look at the beaver; emphasis on natural history. Well illustrated. One of the better beaver-related books. N° de ref. del artículo 580140
Título: THE BEAVER, Its Work and Its Ways
Editorial: The Williams & Wilkins Company, Baltimore
Año de publicación: 1927
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Condición: Near Fine
Condición de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket
Edición: 1st Edition
Librería: Tombland Bookshop, Norwich, NFLK, Reino Unido
Hard Cover. Condición: Good. 8vo. 1927. Monograph Number 2. ex library with ususal library markings. remnants library bookplate on front free endpaper, 177pp plus ad lls. Illustrations. c.p. slightly shaken, some light browning and occasional thumbing, good in original green cloth gilt, extremities worn, title rubbbed, classmark on spine, good only. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nº de ref. del artículo: 18409
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, Estados Unidos de America
x-lib. with all attendant defects o/w a good working copy Cloth Bug-chewed, corners bumped and worn to boards, spine ends frayed and chewed, binding shaken. Pages browned. Monday, September 12, 2011 Int hinge broken at front fly, price on front fly. Nº de ref. del artículo: BOOKS023785
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: R Bryan Old Books, Sewell, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Nature. Covers rubbed, spine ends bumped, spine faded, one front corner chewed. Bookplate inside the front cover, interior clean and tight, endpapers foxed, pages tanned. Nº de ref. del artículo: 019939
Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book extensively explores the fascinating world of the beaver, the largest North American rodent, from its intriguing history and unique characteristics to its renowned dam-building capabilities. The author draws from a vast pool of knowledge, including scientific studies, historical accounts, and personal observations, to present a comprehensive understanding of this remarkable animal. Delving into the beaver's evolutionary lineage, the book places it within the broader context of rodent history. The author analyzes the beaver's specialized physical adaptations, such as its webbed feet and chisel-like incisors, and explores its intriguing social behavior, including its family dynamics and communication methods. Beyond its physical and behavioral attributes, the book delves into the beaver's remarkable intellect. The author examines the ongoing debate surrounding the beaver's cognitive abilities, presenting evidence of its problem-solving skills, adaptability, and apparent capacity for planning. This book not only provides a wealth of information about the beaver but also offers insights into the intricate relationship between animals and their environment. By studying the beaver's dam-building habits, the author sheds light on the animal's role in shaping ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity. Ultimately, this book is an engaging and informative exploration of a truly extraordinary animal. It celebrates the beaver's ingenuity, resilience, and ecological significance, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for this captivating creature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780282497880_0
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: Hudson River Book Shoppe, Waldwick, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Green cloth hardcover boards with gilt lettering and stamped designs. Illustrated. Light shelf wear; pages dusty with light age toning; interior clean. Nº de ref. del artículo: 011170
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780282497880
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Librería: Z & Z Books, Newburyport, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins Co., 1927. (Monographs of the American Society of Mammalogists, No.2), 78 b&w photos and ills., 177 pages. The book is tight and clean. Previous owner's inscription. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 003224
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780282497880
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Librería: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Monographs of the American Society of Mammalogists, Number 2. Black and white photographs. First edition. Damp stain to the fore edge of the first few pages, else very good in a very good (minor edge wear with a few small chips) dust jacket. B0006AJZXM. Nº de ref. del artículo: 80522
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LX-9780364363690
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles