Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Macmillan, New York, 1932
Da: A Turn of the Page Books, Fishers, IN, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st, G, soiling to boards.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: The Stratford Company, Publishers, Boston, 1931
Da: Counterpane Books, Frazier Park, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. SECOND PRINTING (April 1931) hardcover, sewn-bound in brown cloth, with gilt lettering and illustration of cactus and yucca on front cover, and very faded gilt lettering on spine, is in G condition, having some bumping and wear to corners; tiny flecks of black paint on front cover, along with a small stain at bottom; back cover has small stain on middle left edge (see photo); light wear to top and bottom spine; there is a gift inscription on first free endpaper in ink, with date May 12, 1934; tiny holes at top right of first free endpaper (probably something was stapled, then removed); light handling wear to pages. Book is illustrated with b&w photographs of desert flora. Introduction by Harold Bell Wright. A charming small volume on some of the plants of the desert. Botany. Plants. Cacti. Ocotillo. Blue Palo Verde. Yucca. United States. DB[4].
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: The MacMillan Company, 1932
Da: gigabooks, Spokane, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hard Cover - VG - No dust jacket if isued - Book is clean and tight with light wear - Ex-Library - Illustrated - Index - 194+ pages.
Editore: Macmillan Company/New York, NY, 1932
Da: Table of Contents, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. No DJ. University library discard, with all the usual. This is a heavily worn copy. Vertical edge has been wet and the pages have dried with a wave. Front endpaper has been taken out. This is a work/reference copy. 194 pages.
EUR 20,73
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Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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Editore: Macmillan, New York, 1932
Da: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good with no dust jacket. Treats all the most important groups of Cacti known, with scientific accuracy. Depicts the charm of the desert land, the Southwest. 194 pages. B/w photos and drawings.; 6 x 8 3/4 ".
EUR 19,46
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Condizione: New.
Editore: Macmillan, New York, 1932
Da: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. First Edition. No Dust Jacket. Spine & Edges Faded.
EUR 23,76
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New.
Editore: The Stratford Company, 1931
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Minor shelf wear. Pages/boards clean.
Editore: Stratford Co., Boston, 1931
Da: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condizione: vg-. 2nd ptg. 106 pages; b/w photos; text unmarked, note to previous owner dated 1931 on front ep; brown cover with gilt on front & spine; no dj. Hardcover.
EUR 31,55
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Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
EUR 32,45
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Condizione: New.
EUR 23,44
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1932. Botany, Natural History. Macmillan Co. 194p. Very good to good+ cloth, with minor sun-fading to spine and slightly weaken back hinge, nice gold embossing of cactus on front cover, no dust jacket.
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EUR 24,93
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Editore: The Macmillan Co, New York, 1932
Da: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Prima edizione
EUR 12,61
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Aggiungi al carrelloHard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. xiv, 194pp, index, vocabulary, glossary, bw ills, col frontis, endpaper maps. Or brown cloth with title and cactus in gilt, lacking jacket. Tiniest of bumps to bottom corners, small owners label on front pastedown, prev owners name at top of front free endpaper. From the title page: Studies of that unique and fascinating growth, the Cactus plant, treating of all the most important groups of Cacti known, with scientific accuracy, and depicting the charm of the desert land, its magic spell and wondrous lure, in the great Cactus area of the world, the American desert of the Southwest. Size: 8vo.
Condizione: New.
Condizione: New.
Editore: The Stratford Co., Massachusetts, 1930., 1930
Da: Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australia
EUR 25,22
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Aggiungi al carrello8vo, 106pp, black and white illustrations. A very good hardback copy. Previous owner's name on front end paper, edges mildly foxed.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 18,46
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the bizarre and fascinating world of desert cacti, going beyond typical knowledge to reveal the unique and beautiful in Nature's strangest plants. The author takes you on a journey through the desert, describing the plants and their extraordinary qualities, while explaining how to grow them in gardens. Learn about the Sahuaro, or Giant Cactus, an iconic sentinel of the desert, or the Night Blooming Cereus, with its ethereal beauty and heady fragrance that blooms only at night. Discover the Hedgehog Cactus, delicious to eat, and the Cholla, with its painful hooked spines that led to its nickname, "Devil's Rope." The author's insights into the evolution and survival of these otherworldly plants will fascinate readers, making this book an essential guide to the bizarre beauty of desert cacti. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026
ISBN 10: 102596795X ISBN 13: 9781025967950
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
EUR 20,51
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025967062 ISBN 13: 9781025967066
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
EUR 30,24
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Aggiungi al carrelloTaschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Sage of the Desert, and Other Cacti' is an evocative and detailed exploration of the resilient flora that thrives within the arid landscapes of the American Southwest. This botanical study delves into the 'fantastic clan' of the desert, providing readers with an intimate look at the unique structures and survival mechanisms of various cacti and other peculiar desert growths.Frances Bonker combines scientific observation with a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the desert ecosystem. From the towering saguaro to the intricate textures of smaller succulents, the book examines the diversity of life that flourishes under the harsh desert sun. Beyond mere classification, the text captures the spirit of the desert, portraying it not as a wasteland, but as a vibrant habitat filled with architectural wonders of nature. 'The Sage of the Desert, and Other Cacti' serves as both an informative guide for botany enthusiasts and a poetic tribute to the endurance of desert life, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the natural history and ecology of the desert regions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New.