Gifts of an Eagle. de Kent Durden - 1974

160 pages with frontispiece, plates and illustrations by Peter Parnall. Octavo (8" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's blue cloth with silver lettering to spine and silver pictorial eagle to cover in original pictorial jacket. Fourth printing. The book details the story of Ed Durden, who raised and filmed a golden eagle, named Lady, for 16 years. In 1975, a documentary film based on the book was released in movie theaters across the country. In 1955 Ed Durden got a grant from the Fish and Wildlife Department to capture a golden eaglet to film and study for educational purposes. A close bond developed between Ed and Lady. There were many incidents that showed the strong smarts and personality of Lady. For example: after one incident when Kent held her down while they had to trim her claws, Lady never liked him again and would dive on him whenever she was out flying free and Kent showed up. Ed found this endlessly amusing and loved getting a good shot of Lady diving while Kent ran for cover.… Leer más

Simon & Schuster. Used - Acceptable. No dust jacket. Very Good or better condition.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1977. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Illustration byPeter Parnall. G/G, used hc, 160 pages. Embossed, red faux leather over boards with silver text on spine; tips, lower edges, and head and tail of spine frayed. Illustrated dust jacket has red and gold text on upper and spine; water stain on upper and spine; small chips on flap fold; edge wear with three small tears. Interior pages clean, unmarked except a few in the front with stain spots. Binding is tight.

2nd prntg. Hardcover book in dust jkt. Book has no markings, inside or out, no rem-mark, and is clean and tight. Dust jkt is not price-clipped, and has a 1/4' tear at the top of the front panel; no other tears or folds...both panels show rubbing. 160 pgs w/B&W photos and illustrations.

G. K. Hall Inspirational Series, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. b/w Illustration. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" In pictorial jacket, 8vo, 228pp. (nick and short tear to jacket at edges).

Hardback. Good.

bamtam pathfinder, 1974. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

bamtam pathfinder, 1974. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Simon & Schuster. Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1972. Hardcover. In mylar dj has small piece missin bottom front corner; 8vo. .

London : Harvill. 1st edition. Hardback in a protected dust jacket. VG/VG (price clipped). ISBN 0002722720.17556. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1972.