Isbn: 9780201577068 - wings for my flight: the peregrine falcons of chimney rock by marcy cottrell houle (1991-08-01) (34 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Blends adventure, romance, humor and pathos. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of her sky-diving subjects and the seductive beauty of the wilderness.--Chicago Sun-TimesWell crafted and compelling, a dramatization of the classic conflict between the legitimate interests of conservationists and developers. This is a fine book on several levels, as science, sociology, or a story. Highly recommended.--Library JournalForty years ago, the peregrine falcon was on the U.S. endangered species list and many doubted that it would survive. Marcy Houle was a young wildlife biologist observing one of the last remaining pairs--located at a site in southwest Colorado slated for development as a major tourist site. First published in 1991 and winner of several national awards, this book chronicles her work at Chimney Rock along with the recovery of the species. A new preface examines the last thirty years of the peregrine population and its remarkable comeback and culminates with President Barack Obama's designation of Chimney Rock as a national monument.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good.

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Condizione: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: ? Addison-Wesley Pub Date: 1/1/1991 Binding: hardcover Pages: 187 Reprint edition.

1st printing of 1st edition. The author's falcon project in Colorado. fine hard cover book/ light scuff on front dust jacket panel otherwise near fine dust jacket.

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 187 pp., Grn & Tan Hardback, Gilt title, Fine in Fine DJ, 1st ed.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Hardback, 1st edition, Near Fine in Fine Minus DJ; small bump to bottom of book spine, light crease to front flap of DJ., 0.0 0.0 0.0.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. near new-clean covers and text-no marks or names-.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 85 pp., Illus, Red Hardback with Illust of Man shooting skyward at Flock of Birds, Gilt title, owner bookplate else VG, Flyleaves of DJ laid in, later printng. V.H. Drummond (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 187 pp., Illus, Grn & Tan Hardback, Gilt title, owner name else Fine in Fine price-clipped DJ, 1st ed (Signed by Author). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Addison-Wesley, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition.

Hard cover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Marcy Cottrell Houle spent four and a half months atop a mountain peak watching a family of highly endangered wild peregrine falcons. Their survival in the face of an unforgiving Mother Nature, an ever expanding human sprawl, and the local townspeople's hostility makes dramatic and moving reading--certain to become a classic of fine nature writing.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 187 p.; 22 cm.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book and dust jacket have been bumped to upper corner of both boards. Dust jacket protected by a removable Brodart cover.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Signed by the author on the front free end page. The binding is tight, corners sharp. The dust jacket shows some light handling, protected in a mylar cover. First Edition,First Printing. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Addison-Wesley 1991-04-01 00:00:00 Binding: Hardcover NF. in NF dj dj in mylar 187 pages. 1st edition. 12vo.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Ex-library. NO markings/writings on text. All pages are clean and intact. **WILL SHIP WITHIN 24-48 HOURS WITH TRACKING**.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 1991). 1991 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 217). Ppxii,187. B/w vignette illustrations. Green & fawn boards. Edges slightly spotted, else fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. This story recounts the author's experiences while protecting and studying nesting peregrine falcons at Chimney Rock, Colorado in the mid-'70's. "Just out of college, Marcy Houle was hired to live high in the Coloarado hills and observe a nest of peregrine falcons. A species rapidly dwindling in America, and on the endangered list. How much wilderness had to be left untouched, and what to do about the development of a major tourist site, depended on the young biologist's report." PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 12.95.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Near Fine Condition with a Fine Dust Jacket in Mylar Jacket Cover. The story of two biologists struggle against land developers and a town in Colorado to preserve the habitat of peregrine falcons and the town's ultimate acceptance of the falcons. A beautiful piece of nature writing about peregrine falcons, their behavior, habits, personalities. An absorbing account of Field Biology by Marcy Houle in this, her debut book. Binding of green half-cloth gilt titled with tan speckled boards. Top front corner slightly bumped, else Fine. Very clean, unmarked, tight and solid volume. Fine unclipped jacket with art by Bob Giuliani. 187 pages. 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Addison-Wesley Publishing, Reading, MA, 1991.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Printing. Author's first book. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Two intertwined tales - the story of 2 young orphan falcons being raised by the male falcon and the account of two wildlife biologists whose first career assignment is to protect these two small birds. PON and date on fronts piece.…