The Natural History of Lakes by Burgis, Mary J. Morris, Pat - 1987-08-28

HARDBACK "AUTHOR SIGNED," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1987* Publisher: Cambridge University Press.* Binding and cover condition: Turquoise cloth, gilt title to spine. No bumps or rubs, no visible faults. FINE* Jacket condition: Colour photo-illustrated dust wrapper. NOT PRICE CLIPPED but showing no shelf price. Absolutely minimal shelf wear. VG++* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. SIGNED TO TITLE PAGE BY BOTH AUTHORS. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with minimal reading wear, no marks to text, no tanning. Some glue marks to both pastedowns. VG++* Illustrations: 24 pp. colour & b/w line drawings throughout.* Pages: 210 pp. text. viii pp. index at rear.* Description: The Natural History of Lakes provides a fully illustrated and clearly written introduction to the fascinating world of lakes, which are shown to be not only the beautiful scenic attractions that we know, but also thriving natural communities. This attractive book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings and diagrams. The authors' extensive travels and research give a unique combination of clear detail and broad coverage. Having provided a picture of lakes as dynamic but delicate habitats, the authors finally discuss the crucial questions of conservation. It will appeal to anyone interested in natural history, to anglers, ornithologists and conservationists, as well as to the traveller, the tourist and the student.* A NEAR FINE, AUTHOR SIGNED, copy of the 1st. edition, 1st. impression, with NO MAJOR FAULTS.*