Description: Wild Wings: Adventures of a Camera-Hunter Among the Larger Wild Birds of North America on Sea and Landby Herbert Keightley Job Hardcover Cloth 341 pages with 160 illustrations. Condition Very Good Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition 1905. Beautiful blue boards with illustrated gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Worn gilt topstain. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear - a few stains, rubs and some bumped corners. No loose hinges. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned with minor signs of wear and/or age. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. A captivating exploration of avian life in North America. The book follows Job, an avid naturalist and photographer, on his remarkable journey to capture the essence of North America's wild birds. Armed with his camera, he ventures into diverse habitats—both sea and land—to observe and document these magnificent creatures. His encounters with eagles, hawks, herons, and other avian species provide a unique perspective on their behavior, habitats, and beauty. Through vivid descriptions and stunning photographs, he transports readers to marshes, cliffs, and open skies where birds soar. His passion for birds shines through, inspiring fellow enthusiasts to appreciate the intricate details of feathers, flight patterns, and nesting sites. Job discusses the impact of human activities on bird populations, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts. Whether observing gulls along the coast or songbirds in forests, Job weaves scientific knowledge with personal observations, fostering a deeper understanding of avian ecology. "Wild Wings" invites readers to step into the shoes of a camera-hunter, to witness the majesty of birds up close. Herbert Keightley Job (November 29, 1864 – June 17, 1933) was an American lecturer, bird photographer, conservationist, and writer.
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Book Title: Wild Wings: Adventures of a Camera-Hunter Among the Larger Wild B
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Book Series: NONE
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin & Company
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1905
Type: HARDCOVER
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: NONE
Author: AUTHOR, Herbert Keightley Job
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated, 1st Edition
Genre: Biographies & True Stories, Crime & Thriller, Fairy Tale, Family, Parenting & Relations, History, Military, Romance
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: American History, Civil War, Crime, First Love, Love, Military History, Modern History, Parenting, Thriller, True Crime, True Military Stories, True Stories, World History, World War II
