The Second Bbc Naturalist
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing.
A landmark anthology in the tradition of British natural history broadcasting, The Second BBC Naturalist presents a rich collection of essays and observations drawn from the celebrated BBC radio and television programme that brought the wonders of the natural world into homes across the United Kingdom. Edited by Desmond Hawkins — the visionary producer who founded the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol — the volume gathers contributions from some of the most distinguished naturalists and wildlife communicators of the mid-twentieth century. With an authoritative yet warmly accessible tone, it chronicles the behaviour, habitats, and seasonal rhythms of British wildlife, illustrating the deep connection between careful scientific observation and the art of popular storytelling. The result is a compelling portrait of postwar Britain's growing enthusiasm for nature, capturing a pivotal moment when wildlife broadcasting was establishing itself as a serious and beloved cultural institution.
Author: Desmond Hawkins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, Adprint London
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing.
A landmark anthology in the tradition of British natural history broadcasting, The Second BBC Naturalist presents a rich collection of essays and observations drawn from the celebrated BBC radio and television programme that brought the wonders of the natural world into homes across the United Kingdom. Edited by Desmond Hawkins — the visionary producer who founded the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol — the volume gathers contributions from some of the most distinguished naturalists and wildlife communicators of the mid-twentieth century. With an authoritative yet warmly accessible tone, it chronicles the behaviour, habitats, and seasonal rhythms of British wildlife, illustrating the deep connection between careful scientific observation and the art of popular storytelling. The result is a compelling portrait of postwar Britain's growing enthusiasm for nature, capturing a pivotal moment when wildlife broadcasting was establishing itself as a serious and beloved cultural institution.