Animals Of Land And Sea
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: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.,Previous owner
A sweeping tour through the natural world awaits in Animals of Land and Sea, a captivating scientific work by Austin H. Clark of the Smithsonian Institution, which chronicles the remarkable diversity of animal life across the Earth's terrestrial and marine environments. From the great moths of North America to the teeming creatures of the ocean depths, Clark presents a rich and authoritative survey that bridges popular natural history with rigorous scientific observation, inviting readers of all backgrounds to appreciate the complexity and wonder of the animal kingdom. Drawing on his distinguished career at one of the world's foremost research institutions, Clark illustrates the interconnectedness of species and ecosystems with clarity and precision, crafting a narrative that is both accessible and deeply informed. Published by D. Van Nostrand Company in its second edition, this volume stands as a testament to the golden age of American natural history writing — and leaves the reader wondering just how many extraordinary creatures still await discovery beyond the final page.
Author: Austin H. Clark
Format: Hardback
Published: 1929, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc.
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.,Previous owner
A sweeping tour through the natural world awaits in Animals of Land and Sea, a captivating scientific work by Austin H. Clark of the Smithsonian Institution, which chronicles the remarkable diversity of animal life across the Earth's terrestrial and marine environments. From the great moths of North America to the teeming creatures of the ocean depths, Clark presents a rich and authoritative survey that bridges popular natural history with rigorous scientific observation, inviting readers of all backgrounds to appreciate the complexity and wonder of the animal kingdom. Drawing on his distinguished career at one of the world's foremost research institutions, Clark illustrates the interconnectedness of species and ecosystems with clarity and precision, crafting a narrative that is both accessible and deeply informed. Published by D. Van Nostrand Company in its second edition, this volume stands as a testament to the golden age of American natural history writing — and leaves the reader wondering just how many extraordinary creatures still await discovery beyond the final page.