9780956107008 - The Wild Geese of the Newgrounds von Walkden, Paul (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (153 x 227mm). Pp80. Colour paintings & b/w illustrations by Sir Peter Scott. Green cloth, spine plain. Mint in dust-wrapper. "For an enthusiastic history of England's most famous goose flock, look no further than The Wild Geese of the Newgrounds. An exemplary carer for the birds themselves and a faithful biographer of Sir Peter Scott, Paul Walkden has written a book that guides you faithfully through the geese's history at Slimbridge and diversity of the geese species and subspecies. It also explores the trans-European vector that brings them to the Severn's wonderfully magnetic goose ground." Chapters include: Biographical chronology, Peter Scott and the WWT; The River Severn, the white-fronted goose; Other geese species at WWWT, Slimbridge; The ringing of geese and rocket netting; Wildfowling. Appendices include: Arrival dates of geese at the Newgrounds; Maximum counts of white-fronted geese; Peak counts of pink footed geese; Bibliography, glossary; Lists of sponsors and subscribers; The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. An interesting and useful book. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 17.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (153 x 227mm). Pp80. Colour paintings & b/w illustrations by Sir Peter Scott. Green cloth, spine plain. Very good in dust-wrapper. Signed by the author to Glyn Cook. "For an enthusiastic history of England's most famous goose flock, look no further than The Wild Geese of the Newgrounds. An exemplary carer for the birds themselves and a faithful biographer of Sir Peter Scott, Paul Walkden has written a book that guides you faithfully through the geese's history at Slimbridge and diversity of the geese species and subspecies. It also explores the trans-European vector that brings them to the Severn's wonderfully magnetic goose ground." Chapters include: Biographical chronology, Peter Scott and the WWT; The River Severn, the white-fronted goose; Other geese species at WWWT, Slimbridge; The ringing of geese and rocket netting; Wildfowling. Appendices include: Arrival dates of geese at the Newgrounds; Maximum counts of white-fronted geese; Peak counts of pink footed geese; Bibliography, glossary; Lists of sponsors and subscribers; The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. An interesting and useful book. .

1st edition. Inscribed by author on title page. A very nice bright copy Used - Very Good. SIGNED copyVG hardback in VG dust jacket.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2009). 2009 1st edition. 8vo (153 x 227mm). Pp80. Colour paintings & b/w illustrations by Sir Peter Scott. Green cloth, spine plain. Fine in dust-wrapper. "For an enthusiastic history of England's most famous goose flock, look no further than The Wild Geese of the Newgrounds. An exemplary carer for the birds themselves and a faithful biographer of Sir Peter Scott, Paul Walkden has written a book that guides you faithfully through the geese's history at Slimbridge and diversity of the geese species and subspecies. It also explores the trans-European vector that brings them to the Severn's wonderfully magnetic goose ground." Chapters include: Biographical chronology, Peter Scott and the WWT; The River Severn, the white-fronted goose; Other geese species at WWWT, Slimbridge; The ringing of geese and rocket netting; Wildfowling. Appendices include: Arrival dates of geese at the Newgrounds; Maximum counts of white-fronted geese; Peak counts of pink footed geese; Bibliography, glossary; Lists of sponsors and subscribers; The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. An interesting and useful book. .

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This charming volume explores the life of a wetland landscape through the story of the wild geese that inhabit it. Walkdenâs keen eye for detail and affection for the Newgrounds bring the birds, the marshes, and the surrounding countryside vividly to life. Ideal for readers who enjoy reflective nature writing and local wildlife studies.

Zustand: Very Good. Minor bumps/marks to cover edges. Scratches to dustjacket & scuffs to edges. Light tanning to page edges. Content very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Scott, Peter (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book - fine, dust jacket - fine.