Wildfowl (New Naturalist 110)
by David Cabot
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- Hardcover
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- Fine Condition/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0007146582
- ISBN 13
- 9780007146581
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Collins, London, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. This volume in the popular New Naturalist series is a detailed account of the evolution and classification of the wildfowl of Britain and Ireland. David Cabot, an expert in his field, looks at population trends and life cycles in three case studies of best known species - the swan, goose, and duck, along with wildfowl behavior, courtship, and breeding. This comprehensive exploration of what sets British wildfowl apart from other birds also considers the relationships between wildfowl and man, through popular mythology and legends. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xiii + 460. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. green cloth. Includes appendices, bibliography & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Natural History & Resources; Ornithology; Waterfowl; Birds & Birdwatching; Environment & Ecology. ISBN: 0007146582. ISBN/EAN: 9780007146581. Dewey Code: 598.410941. Inventory No: 4317. . 9780007146581 This book is fairly heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4317
- Title
- Wildfowl (New Naturalist 110)
- Author
- David Cabot
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0007146582
- ISBN 13
- 9780007146581
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- BZDB227 New Naturalist Series/Waterfowl/Swans/Natural History/Geese/Ducks Natural History & Resources; Ornithology; Waterfowl; Birds & Birdwatching; Environment & Ecology. Unbranded ISBN: 0007146582 EAN: 9780007146581 David Cabot Wildfowl (N
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