Tittensor Ruth (11 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From Peat Bog to Conifer Forest: An Oral History of Whitelee, Its Community and Landscape This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

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Soft cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st. Edn. Square format. (23cm. tall x 23cm.). pp. ix, 237. With a wealth of full page and in text illustrations, mainly in colour, from photographs. Maps and tables. With a Foreword by Professor Christopher Smout. This significant new title originated in an oral history survey by the author, a local ecologist. The recordings reveal how life and work changed for the many hill farming families of this part of upland Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire with the advent of afforestation post-war. Analysis is made of forestry practices, good and bad. The text is a subtle warp of oral transcripts with a weft of sensitive scientific detachment. Multiple copies available.

paperback. Condition: Good. Signed by author. Photograph available on request.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 28 pages, 3 plates, 4 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 15 x 23 cms. Category: Sussex Archaeological Society; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. The Whitelee plateau lies south of Glasgow, between Irvine and Lanark; this detailed study follows the changing ecology from open moorland to Sitka forest (and now to wind-farm); fully illustrated, with transcriptions of oral testimony from local people. VG.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 230 x 230 mm. x, 238 pp. A landscape history of the remote Whitelee plateau, south of Glasgow. Using oral testimonies, Ruth Tittensor describes the ecological, agricultural & social changes that took place when farmers sold their worst boggy land for planting a huge conifer forest. Well illustrated with colour and b&w photographs, as well as maps, plans & drawings. Includes appendices, bibliography & index. Reprint. First published by Packard Publishing, Chichester, 2009. Book.

Card. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as published). First Edition. 39 Pages. A Clean And Soundly Bound Book, Unmarked And Undamaged. Not Ex Library.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Lovely signed copy. Reads "For Gordon Malcolm, Best Wishes, Ruth Tittensor". Presents as new and unread (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects a 33% discount. You may be interested in The Literaticus Book Service. We specialise in tracking down those harder to find editions, among other bookish services such as gift fulfilment. Get in touch to send us your Book Wants or ask a bookish question. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and we can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and we can obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. Inscribed by Author(s).

pp.xvi, 375 with colour photos. throughout. 4to. New softback. RRP £29.95. Introduced from the temperate rainforests of North America, the Sitka spruce was planted on unproductive uplands in Britain, flourished and produced timber where few other trees would grow. Alongside the environmental and cultural history, the author provides insight into its economic importance.