Ivan C Macfarlane (12 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. (xi) 441 pp. Trade paperback format. Light edge and corner wear with minor creasing on the spine; no interior markings. This contains: Conservation, Conservationists and the Canadian Scene by J. S. Maini and A. Carlisle; Conservation of Tundar by J. Riddick; Forest Conservation in Canada by A. Carlisle and J. S. Maini; Conservation of Grasslands by R. T. Coupland; Conservation of Peatland - Muskeg by Ivan C. MacFarlane; Conservation of Evolutionary Centers in Canada by George W. Argus and J. McNeill; National Parks of Canada by A. C. Falkner and J. A. Carruthers; Conservation of Ecological Reserves in Canada by J. S. Maini and A. Carlisle; Conservation of Wildlife in Canada by C. H. Douglas Clarke; Conservation of Fisheries Resources in Canada by P. J. Reynolds and S. H. Ujjainwalla; Climatic Aspects of Conservation by G. A. McKay; Conservation of Minerals: A Non-Renewable Resource by David A. Brooks; Preservation of Geological Sites by V. K. Prest; Conservation of Historic Resources in Canada by John H. Rick; Conservation of Urban Open Space by J. W. Parlour and E. N. R. Roberts; Legal Problems in Canadian Conservation by Alastair R. Lucas; and Organizations Concerned with Conservation in Canada by John R. Clements; followed by an author index; a subject index; and a provincial and territorial index. Size: 8vo. Book.

Condition: new.

Paperback. Condition: New. Canada includes within her boundaries at least 500,000 square miles of muskeg (peat-land). Only in recent years, to keep pace with the rapid development of the north has this remarkable organic terrain been subject to scientific study. This handbook is a compendium of the recommendations and conclusions of annual muskeg conferences (sponsored by the National Research Council of Canada) which have been held since 1955. It has been written by experts in various aspects of muskeg research and practice and is an ideal guide for engineers involved with the problems of constructing buildings, railways, highways and airstrips on muskeg. (Canadian Building Series No. 3).

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Muskeg Engineering Handbook. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Hardcover in very good condition, with unclipped dust jacket in poor condition. Jacket is marked with surface wear noted. Edges are creased and torn with chips in places. Board corners and spine ends are bumped and rubbed. Page block is lightly blemished. Previous owner's name penned to half-title page. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Used.

Paperback. Condition: New. Canada includes within her boundaries at least 500,000 square miles of muskeg (peat-land). Only in recent years, to keep pace with the rapid development of the north has this remarkable organic terrain been subject to scientific study. This handbook is a compendium of the recommendations and conclusions of annual muskeg conferences (sponsored by the National Research Council of Canada) which have been held since 1955. It has been written by experts in various aspects of muskeg research and practice and is an ideal guide for engineers involved with the problems of constructing buildings, railways, highways and airstrips on muskeg. (Canadian Building Series No. 3).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 0802015956 Very Good in a Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Jacket is shelfworn and edgeworn with several closed edge-tears (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; Unblemished textblock edges; Two ink stamps to the second endpaper; Text pages are clean & unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be stored and delivered in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium-Large Format (Quatro, 9.75" - 10.75" tall); Black dust jacket with title in yellow and red lettering over dark orange cloth-covered boards; 1969, University of Toronto Press; 322 pages; "Muskeg Engineering Handbook," by Ivan C. Macfarlane.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. 297 pages in very good condition. Illustrated. Previous owner's name on the fore-edge, small label on the ffep. Orange hardcovers with black/gilt titles. Very light wear on corners and head of spine. VG+. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. 297 pages in very good condition. Illustrated. Previous owner's name covered with a white label on the half title page. Orange hardcovers with black titles on the front cover, gilt titles on the spine. Light wear on corners, head/tail of spine. Scarce. VG+. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 322 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.