Author: Shorten, Monica
Title: Squirrels (New Naturalist Monographs M12)
Description: Collins, London, 1954. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Poor. illustrated by 32 b/w. photo's & 22 maps and drawings. This book is the result of more than ten year's research into grey and red squirrels. Comprehensive examination of their biology, ecology and distribution, in North America as well as in Britain. The author also discusses the retreat of the red squirrel in some detail. Chapters include: classification; general characteristics of the red squirrel; general characteristics of the grey squirrel; history of the red squirrel in Britain to 1945; history of the grey squirrel in Britain to 1945; present distribution of both species; activity; breeding of the grey squirrel; development; the coat of the grey squirrel; squirrels and trees; relationship between red and grey squirrels; human control. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xii + 212. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket has small chunks missing, but is otherwise intact, with both flaps; now in in archive acetate film protection. Price clipped inside book. Previous owner's inscription in ink, neat to fep.. Gilt titles spine. green cloth (faded at top edge). Includes glossary; bibliography & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Natural History & Resources; Biology; Animals; Wildlife; Britain/UK; Environment & Ecology. Inventory No: 4519.

Keywords: BZDB227 Natural History & Resources/Wildlife/Environment & Ecology/Biology/Animals/Squirrels//New Naturalist Monographs Series Natural History & Resources; Biology; Animals; Wildlife; Britain/UK; Environment & Ecology. Unbranded Monica Shorten Squirrels


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