"This is a magically well-written ornithological binge in flight from civilization, by the author of Argen , The Gull , and Watchers at the Pond . New Zealand born Russell, too long caged on Manhattan, longs to visit some remote islands. He finds them off the coast of Newfoundland, almost solely inhabited by gulls, petrels and near-relatives of the great auk. Although he is physically stimulated by the outdoor life, he is also plunged into exhausting speculation about the meaning of life and death in the natural orders.. ...
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"This is a magically well-written ornithological binge in flight from civilization, by the author of Argen , The Gull , and Watchers at the Pond . New Zealand born Russell, too long caged on Manhattan, longs to visit some remote islands. He finds them off the coast of Newfoundland, almost solely inhabited by gulls, petrels and near-relatives of the great auk. Although he is physically stimulated by the outdoor life, he is also plunged into exhausting speculation about the meaning of life and death in the natural orders...Russell's wasteland scenery is climactic, effective, and this is natural history with philosophical overtones." - Kirkus Review
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 252 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 252 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Near Fine in Good jacket. Book 239 pages, b/w plates, map endpapers; 8vo, blue cloth. Author explores the islands off the eastern coast of Canada and Newfoundland. Near fine; dust jacket very good-, flap corner clipped, edge wear with light loss, rubbed.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Book New York: W. W. Norton, 1965. Stated First Edition. Near FIne/Very Good. Clean turquoise cloth boards with gold lettering and decoration on spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight, pages and edges are clean. Maps on endpapers. No names, writing or marks. 238 pgs. Illustrated with photographs. Clean dustjacket is not price clipped, has slight edge wear, and a few short closed edge tears. Enclosed in new archival quality mylar cover. Author explores the northern islands, inhabited and uninhabited, lying off the eastern coasts of Canada and Newfoundland. 8vo. Exploration.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. pp.238 photographs by the author clean tight copy d/j front bottom two 1/3" tears, rubbing to top right corner, top spine rubbing and small creases, Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
