The Passenger Pigeon: Its Natural History And Extinction is a book written by A. W. Schorger that provides a comprehensive account of the passenger pigeon, a species of bird that was once one of the most abundant in North America but became extinct in the early 20th century. The book covers the natural history of the bird, including its habitat, behavior, and migration patterns, as well as its interactions with humans and other animals. It also explores the factors that led to the extinction of the species, including ...
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The Passenger Pigeon: Its Natural History And Extinction is a book written by A. W. Schorger that provides a comprehensive account of the passenger pigeon, a species of bird that was once one of the most abundant in North America but became extinct in the early 20th century. The book covers the natural history of the bird, including its habitat, behavior, and migration patterns, as well as its interactions with humans and other animals. It also explores the factors that led to the extinction of the species, including hunting, habitat loss, and disease. The book is based on extensive research and includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the passenger pigeon. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of North America and the impact of human activity on the environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Reader copy. Ex-library hardback with dust jacket in protective sleeve, dj lightly sunned, minor shelf wear to boards & dj, usual library stamps/markings, otherwise good, clean copy, 424pp, isbn080611035x, published 1973 by Okalhoma Press, 5 tables & 22 figures all free from library stamps, ready for immediate despatch from UK. 17A*
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Very good. No jacket. Cover has rubbing and round, worn, gold sticker on front, bumped at top and bottom of spine, and smudges on back, but text and images are clear and legible. Binding is tight. Previous owner's stamp on half-title page, but inside is otherwise clean and unmarked.
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Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 424 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 72003990 Type of material Book Personal name Schorger, A. W. (Arlie William), 1884-1972. Main title The passenger pigeon; its natural history and extinction. Published/Created Norman, University of Oklahoma Press [1973] Description xiii, 424 p. illus. 24 cm. ISBN 080611035X LC classification QL696. C6 S3 1973 LC Subjects Passenger pigeon. Extinct birds. Notes Bibliography: p. 305-307. Dewey class no. 598.6/5
