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A Sting in the Tale (The Birds and the Bees): Dave Goulson - Vintage Birds & Bees (Vintage Classic Birds and Bees Series) - Softcover
Synopsis
The Birds and the Bees series was designed for Vintage Classics by Timorous Beasties, the Scottish studio famous for their designs inspired by the natural world
As a small boy, Dave Goulson was obsessed with wildlife - from his childhood menagerie of exotic pets to his ill-fated experiments with taxidermy. But it was the bumblebee that fascinated him the most. Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the short-haired bumblebee was driven to extinction in Britain by intensive farming practices. With ground-breaking research into these curious creatures, A Sting in the Tale tells the story of Goulson’s passionate drive to reintroduce them to their native land.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2013 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE
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"[Goulson’s] book is not only enormously informative, but also hugely entertaining: its light touch and constant humour make cutting-edge research a pleasure to read about... For anyone interested in the natural world, this is essential reading." (Michael McCarthy Independent)
"Goulson reminds himself that he ‘began studying bumblebees not because they are important pollinators but because they are fascinating, because they behave in interesting and mysterious ways, and because they are rather loveable.’ It’s worth reading A Sting in the Tale for the same reasons." (Hannah Rosefield Literary Review)
"A worthy book of the year." (Mary Beard Observer)
"Goulson has plenty of wondrous biological stories to tell, as well as the tale of his own struggle to return the short-haired bumblebee to Britain." (Patrick Barkham Guardian)
"This isn’t one of those natural science books that simply tells you things – it admits how much we don’t know." (Mark Mason Spectator)
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The Birds and the Bees series from Vintage Classics - beautiful editions of the finest British nature writing
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- PublisherVintage Classics
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1784871117
- ISBN 13 9781784871116
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages320
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A Sting in the Tale (The Birds and the Bees): Dave Goulson - Vintage Birds & Bees (Vintage Classic Birds and Bees Series)
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ISBN 10: 1784871117
ISBN 13: 9781784871116
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. **SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** One man's quest to save the bumblebee. Dave Goulson has always been obsessed with wildlife, from his childhood menagerie of exotic pets and dabbling in experimental taxidermy to his groundbreaking research into the mysterious ways of the bumblebee and his mission to protect our rarest bees. Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the short-haired bumblebee is now extinct in the UK, but still exists in the wilds of New Zealand, descended from a few queen bees shipped over in the nineteenth century. A Sting in the Tale tells the story of Goulson's passionate drive to reintroduce it to its native land and contains groundbreaking research into these curious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee, the disastrous effects intensive farming has had on our bee populations and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007403292
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A Sting in the Tale (The Birds and the Bees): Dave Goulson - Vintage Birds & Bees (Vintage Classic Birds and Bees Series)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784871117
ISBN 13: 9781784871116
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. **SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** One man's quest to save the bumblebee. Dave Goulson has always been obsessed with wildlife, from his childhood menagerie of exotic pets and dabbling in experimental taxidermy to his groundbreaking research into the mysterious ways of the bumblebee and his mission to protect our rarest bees. Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the short-haired bumblebee is now extinct in the UK, but still exists in the wilds of New Zealand, descended from a few queen bees shipped over in the nineteenth century. A Sting in the Tale tells the story of Goulson's passionate drive to reintroduce it to its native land and contains groundbreaking research into these curious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee, the disastrous effects intensive farming has had on our bee populations and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path. Seller Inventory # GOR010769080
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A Sting in the Tale (The Birds and the Bees): Dave Goulson - Vintage Birds & Bees (Vintage Classic Birds and Bees Series)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784871117
ISBN 13: 9781784871116
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. **SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** One man's quest to save the bumblebee. Dave Goulson has always been obsessed with wildlife, from his childhood menagerie of exotic pets and dabbling in experimental taxidermy to his groundbreaking research into the mysterious ways of the bumblebee and his mission to protect our rarest bees. Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the short-haired bumblebee is now extinct in the UK, but still exists in the wilds of New Zealand, descended from a few queen bees shipped over in the nineteenth century. A Sting in the Tale tells the story of Goulson's passionate drive to reintroduce it to its native land and contains groundbreaking research into these curious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee, the disastrous effects intensive farming has had on our bee populations and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR011031145
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