"Alive with terror, charm, and mystery." -- Madeleine Blais, author of Uphill Walkers When Catherine Reid returned to the Berkshires to live after decades away, she became fascinated by another recent arrival: the eastern coyote.This tenacious species, which shares some lineage with the wolf, exhibits remarkable adaptability and awe-inspiring survival skills.Coyotes have been spotted in nearly every habitable area available, including urban streets, Central Park, and suburban backyards. Settling into an old farmhouse ...
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"Alive with terror, charm, and mystery." -- Madeleine Blais, author of Uphill Walkers When Catherine Reid returned to the Berkshires to live after decades away, she became fascinated by another recent arrival: the eastern coyote.This tenacious species, which shares some lineage with the wolf, exhibits remarkable adaptability and awe-inspiring survival skills.Coyotes have been spotted in nearly every habitable area available, including urban streets, Central Park, and suburban backyards. Settling into an old farmhouse with her partner, Reid felt compelled to learn more about this outlaw animal.Her beautifully grounded memoir interweaves personal and natural history to comment on one of the most dramatic wildlife stories of our time.With great appreciation for this scrappy outsider and the ecological concerns its presence brings to light, Reid suggests that we all need to forge a new relationship with this uncannily intelligent species in our midst. "A captivating read, worthy of joining the pantheon of literary ecological writing." -- Booklist "Enlightening ...a heartfelt, often poetic case for coexistence between humans and the wild." -- Publishers Weekly "Graceful, intimate, and vibrant prose ...an important, beautiful book." -- Jane Brox, author of Clearing Land Catherine Reid is a naturalist, teacher, editor, and poet.She lives in an old farmhouse in western Massachusetts.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0152207244. Pictorial cover is pristine. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Pages clean and pristine except for former owner's name stamped on front end sheet. From the private collection of Dr. Vera E. Milz, a children's book reviewer for several publishers. Dust jacket is near pristine. Publisher's price of $14.95. DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. ); 11.2 X 9.1 X 0.4 inches; 32 pages.
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New in fine dust jacket. Signed. and dated with illustration. Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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