Studies on the ecology of Maputaland Tapa dura - 1980

(Grahamstown and Durban: Rhodes University and the Natal Branch of the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa, 1980) 0868100358. 8vo; original pictorial boards; pp. xix + (i) + 560, incl. index; several maps, incl. folding; photographs; line drawings; tables. Quite foxed to boards and endpapers, occasional fox spot elsewhere; gift inscription to front free endpaper. Good condition. The contributions are placed under the general headings 'The Environment', 'Plant Studies', 'Invertebrate Studies', 'Vertebrate Studies', 'Ecosystem Studies', and 'Human Studies and the Future'. The dune forests of Maputaland, its corals and marine fishes, marine turtles, crocodiles and birds receive deserved attention. "The assembly of a collection of papers dealing with such an array of subjects, from Anthicid beetles via the wetlands and coastal waters to the elephants of the Mosi-Sihangwane savanna, is a formidable task in its own right, but by attempting this, the… Leer más

Natal Branch of The Wildlife Society of Southern Africa, 1980. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. The boards are edge rubbed with knocked corners and light browning. The binding is secure. Stamp on the front end page. No ink inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*17/04/2024 JHK.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Durban: Rhodes University and The Natal Branch of The Wildlife Society of Southern Africa, 1980. 560 pages, plus folding map at rear. White covers with very slight smudges. Corners are very mildly bumped. Volume remains tight, and is otherwise intact and very clean. Due to weight, additional charges will apply for Priority and/or International shipping.. First Edition. Cloth - Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket.