Wild Life Conservation, in Theory and Practice : Lectures Delivered Before the Forest School of Yale University, 1914 (Classic Reprint)

William T. Hornaday

ISBN 10: 1332231365 / ISBN 13: 9781332231362

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 284 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wild Life Conservation, in Theory and Practice : Lectures Delivered Before the Forest School of Yale University, 1914 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332231365
• ISBN 13: 9781332231362
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book delves into the critical issue of wildlife conservation in North America during the early 20th century. The author, a renowned expert in the field, paints a vivid picture of the continent's once abundant and diverse fauna, contrasting it with the alarming decline caused by human activities such as overhunting, habitat destruction, and the plume trade. The author meticulously examines the historical context of wildlife exploitation, highlighting the devastating consequences of unchecked hunting practices and the flawed belief in the inexhaustibility of natural resources. This exploration serves as a foundation for understanding the urgent need for conservation efforts. The book's thematic depth lies in its exploration of the interconnectedness of species within the balance of nature, emphasizing the crucial roles that birds and mammals play in controlling insect populations and maintaining healthy ecosystems. The author underscores the economic and ecological value of wildlife, challenging the notion that conservation is merely a sentimental pursuit. By exposing the shortcomings of existing protection measures and advocating for stronger legislation, increased public awareness, and ethical hunting practices, this book's insights remain profoundly relevant in the ongoing struggle to preserve our natural heritage.

About the Author

Born in 1854, this Indiana farm boy was to become one of the Nation s most eloquent leaders in the protection of wildlife. His early interest was in scientific taxidermy. He founded the National Society of American Taxidermists in New York in 1880. He was appointed chief taxidermist of the U.S. National Museum in Washington, D.C. Later, as director of the New York Zoological Society, he supervised the building and administration of the Bronx Zoo. He wrote hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles and over 20 books in the field of conservation. He was a leading influence in the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the 1911 Fur Seal Treaty. But his greatest victory was probably his successful fight to preserve the American bison from extermination.