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Synopsis
Pp. vii, 85; numerous fine line-drawings of amphibians and reptiles, numerous distribution maps. Publisher's original black cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, original brown pictorial dust jacket, sm 4to. This book is designed specifically for use in New England. It provides information on the natural history, habitat and distributions of all salamanders, frogs, toads, turtles, tortoises and snakes known to inhabit New England. This is the hardcover first edition. No ownership marks and no signs of use.
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About the Author
Richard M. DeGraaf is principal research wildlife biologist and leader of the U.S. Forest Service's wildlife habitat research unit in Amherst. He is coauthor of Tree Birds: A Manual for the Northeast.
Deborah D. Rudis is a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Juneau, Alaska.
Among the many books Abigail Rorer has illustrated are The Ecology of a Summer House; Freshwater Wetlands: A Guide to Common Indicator Plants of the Northeast; Trees, Shrubs, and Vines for Attracting Birds; and The World of the Tent-Makers: A Natural History of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, all published by the University of Massachusetts Press.
Review
"Almost everything you ever wanted to know about the life history, habitat, and distribution of . . . [New England] snakes, toads, turtles, and salamanders lies within this scholarly text. Designed for natural resource managers, biologists, and foresters, this illustrated volume would also suit the lay naturalist who wants to go beyond species identification alone."―Down East Magazine
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- PublisherThe University of Massachusetts Press
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0870233998
- ISBN 13 9780870233999
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages85
- IllustratorAbigail Rorer
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Amphibians and reptiles of New England: Habitats and natural history
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ISBN 10: 0870233998
ISBN 13: 9780870233999
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Abigail Rorer (illustrator). First Edition. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. The are strong and sturdy. Internally, there is tape residue on the end pages and flaps of the jacket. Otherwise clean and complete. Tightly bound. [AK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # a54au
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AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES OF NEW ENGLAND Habitats and Natural History
Published by
The University of Massachusetts Press, 1983
ISBN 10: 0870233998
ISBN 13: 9780870233999
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Hardcover
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. Rorer, Abigail (illustrator). 85 pages in excellent condition. Illustrated. Previous owner's name on the ffep. Black cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Corners lightly bumped. Brown DJ with illustration and white titles. Spine a little faded, light wear on corners and edges. VG+/VG+ Size: 8 x 10 1/2. Book. Seller Inventory # T00623
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