Conservation from Gilt Edge Books

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1978. Sid Marty - Park Warden in Banff National Park since 1973, inhabits a treacherous world of peaks, precipes, primitive beauty, natural disaster and human drama. They call it God's Country, and this is the book that tells us why. This is a book that inspires enthusiasm and delight. It is a ringing cry… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: St Martin's Press, 1978. Foreword by Gerald Durrell. A sequel to the author's previous book, "Flying Feathers"... the delightful account of the establishment of his bird breeding sancturary at Daws Hall. Iain Grahame's enthusiastic commitment to the conservation of rare birds and their dwindling habitats makes complusive reading. His infectious sense of humour vividly recreates the ups… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: Allan Lane, 1982. The Antarctic is the least explored area on the earth, and the most densley populated with wildlife. A natural sanctuary of spectacular beauty, created and preserved by the sheer extremity of its climate, it has proved the perfect subject for the combined talents of the novelist Richard Adams, and the naturalist Ronald Lockley who, in… Saber más sobre este artículo

New York: Beaufort Books Inc., 1980. A skilled science writer introduces readers to a new way of life that is already changing the way we eat, the industrial products we use, and that promises to make many more changes in the future. Twelve informative chapters on aquaculture. Hints on raising earthworms, and suggestions for the do-it-yourself fish farmer,… Saber más sobre este artículo

Toronto: The Bryant Press Ltd., 1914. (v-xii) 212 pp. Commission of Conservation Canada, Committee on Minerals. Author was Mining Engineer of the Commission. Illustrated with b/w photos, diagrams and two fold-out maps. Book contains a list of commission members. Describes principal mines, power plants, coke ovens etc. Wine boards, gilt faded from spine and some wear to gilt on… Saber más sobre este artículo

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1990. Photo illustrated card covers. Cover photo by Ken Ginn. 'Rescue The Earth' is not intended to serve as a guide to all of the manifestations of the environmental movement in Canada. Rather, it is designed to provide an introduction to a selection of people in the movement and let them tell you in… Saber más sobre este artículo

Ann Arbor, Michigan: George Wahr, Publisher 1926 Second Edition Revised. 176 pp. This book is being offered as a WORKING COPY. Contents cover much....History of Valuation....Arithmetic of ....Application of....Relation of....Capital and Income In Forestry....Rotation....Value of Stumpage....Damages In Timber....Taxation of Forests....Fire Insurance in Forestry....Right Use of Land and appendices (3). Figures and tables provided. Ffep and half-title page missing -… Saber más sobre este artículo

Toronto/New York: Doubleday Canada, Doubleday & Co Inc., 1977. Filled with nature and conservation lore, history and humor, Lyn Hancock's account of adventure in the Pacific Northwest will persuade many readers to experience it all for themselves.....with or without a racoon in their parka. Two sections of the book are devoted to photographs. Grey boards, red cloth spine. … Saber más sobre este artículo