Isbn: 9780738208947 - locust: the devastating rise and mysterious disappearance of the insect that shaped the american frontier (41 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Throughout the nineteenth century, swarms of locusts regularly swept across the continent, turning noon into dusk, demolishing farm communities, and bringing trains to a halt as the crushed bodies of insects greased the rails. In 1876, the U.S. Congress declared the locust the single greatest impediment to the settlement of the country. From the Dakotas to Texas, from California to Iowa, the swarms pushed thousands of settlers to the brink of starvation, prompting the federal government to enlist some of the greatest scientific minds of the day and thereby jumpstarting the fledgling science of entomology. Over the next few decades, the Rocky Mountain locust suddenly -- and mysteriously -- vanished. A century later, Jeffrey Lockwood set out to discover why. Unconvinced by the reigning theories, he searched for new evidence in musty books, crumbling maps, and crevassed glaciers, eventually piecing together the elusive answer: A group of early settlers unwittingly destroyed the locust's sanctuaries just as the insect was experiencing a natural population crash. Drawing on historical accounts and modern science, Locust brings to life the cultural, economic, and political forces at work in America in the late-nineteenth century, even as it solves one of the greatest ecological mysteries of our time.…

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Condizione: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Throughout the nineteenth century, swarms of locusts regularly swept across the continent, turning noon into dusk, demolishing farm communities, and bringing trains to a halt as the crushed bodies of insects greased the rails. In 1876, the U.S. Congress declared the locust the single greatest impediment to the settlement of the country. From the Dakotas to Texas, from California to Iowa, the swarms pushed thousands of settlers to the brink of starvation, prompting the federal government to enlist some of the greatest scientific minds of the day and thereby jumpstarting the fledgling science of entomology. Over the next few decades, the Rocky Mountain locust suddenly -- and mysteriously -- vanished. A century later, Jeffrey Lockwood set out to discover why. Unconvinced by the reigning theories, he searched for new evidence in musty books, crumbling maps, and crevassed glaciers, eventually piecing together the elusive answer: A group of early settlers unwittingly destroyed the locust's sanctuaries just as the insect was experiencing a natural population crash. Drawing on historical accounts and modern science, Locust brings to life the cultural, economic, and political forces at work in America in the late-nineteenth century, even as it solves one of the greatest ecological mysteries of our time.…

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Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1ST 2004. GOOD DJ HAS SOME SHELF WEAR. COVER HAS LIGHT SHELF WEAR. GIFT INSCRIPTION ON FRONT FLY-LEAF. 294 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. WESTERN HISTORY. 6.5" X 9.5". WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

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

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

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

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

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

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Book Club Edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Natural History & Resources; Insects; ISBN: 0738208949. ISBN/EAN: 9780738208947. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 24827.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. A scientist reconstructs the disappearance of the dreaded locust from American shores, diving into the historical record for evidence of the role of early settlers in destroying this legendary creature. Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. …

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Very Good -. First Edition. (2004), 294pp, illus., creases to dj flaps, slight soiling & edgewear to dj.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. AS NEW hsrd cover. AS NEW DJ.

Hard Back. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 294pp including index The story of America's most extraordinary insect, brilliantly recounted by the scientist who solved the mystery of its extension Remainder mark on bottom.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This Attractive Locust in America Frontier Hardback is in Near Fine+ condition with a Near Fine+ jacket. c2004. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. It is in Wonderful condition both inside and out. It looks very, very lightly read. Very Clean and Very Bright cover. The edges are all very good. Very nice spine ends. The pages are tight & bright & unmarked, no names. The jacket, with price, is in Great condition . It is Very Bright and Very clean with very little shelf wear. Very Nice spine ends and edges. ( No Remainder marks.). Some Illustrations. 294 Pages. (Great for a GifT). All books are securely packaged and Promptly Mailed. #24046-826.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Outer edges and dust jacket have soil; bottom outer edge also has a small stain; volume has wear; corners bumped; tight, text clean. xxiii, [1], 294 p., illustrated. Published at $25.00 [oto br 33 a rt].

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Illust. Fine in Fine DJ protected in a mylar cover. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. NEW HARDCOVER WITH DJ.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Basic Books 2004 hardcover with clean bright dust jacket. Looks very good inside and out.