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Synopsis
Illinois Wilds is a natural history of the wildlands found in Illinois. This book is a historical depiction of what Illinois was like before settlement by Europeans, and is also a showcase of the remaining natural heritage of the state.
Historical accounts of Illinois described huge trees, vast grasslands, and extensive wetlands. The seemingly endless prairies possessed a great diversity of many-hued plants; a traveler could go from central Illinois to Wisconsin and encounter few trees. The prairies were teeming with life - passenger pigeons by the millions, snakes basking along the dusty trail, a myriad of grasshoppers darting through the air like arrows from a medieval army.
Although we no longer have the luxury of standing on a hillock or an old glacial moraine and viewing a limitless expanse of prairie or forest, we do have the opportunity to experience the essence of these places; that is what the authors have attempted to document in this work. They identify the most distinguishing feature of various Illinois habitats, whether the vegetation is predominantly trees, grasses or forbs, the soil a deep loess, sand or gravel, or the ground surface dry or covered by water.
The majority of the photographs in this book are of plants and animals that can be used to determine a habitat or simply be seen by the casual visitor. It is the authors' wish that these images not only excite and emotionally involve the viewer, but that they also inspire movement towards a conservation ethic.
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About the Author
Kenneth R. Robertson is a botanist at the Illinois Natural History Survey.
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Illinois Wilds
Seller: Jonathan Grobe Books, Deep River, IA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Some dust jacket wear.; 153 pages. Seller Inventory # 806304
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Illinois Wilds
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Phoenix Publishing, Urbana, IL, 1995
ISBN 10: 188615404X
ISBN 13: 9781886154049
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Seller: Xochi's Bookstore & Gallery, Truth or consequences, NM, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jeffords; Post; & Robertson (photos) (illustrator). 1st. 153+pp.; HB white w/blk.; slight rub w/clean,tight pgs. DJ blue&lavender w/blk.&white-photocover; some rub w/wear on edges&corners; spine sunned. " .a natural history of the wildlands found in Illinois." 165 color photos. Seller Inventory # 035622
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Illinois Wilds (SIGNED COPY)
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Phoenix Publishing, U.S.A., 1997
ISBN 10: 188615404X
ISBN 13: 9781886154049
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Seller: Conover Books, Martinsville, VA, U.S.A.
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Tan Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean SIGNED copy! Signed and Inscribed by the authors on the title page and flat-signed and dated on a pamphlet with is included as well! Tan cloth with black lettering on the front board and spine. 153 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Illinois Wilds is a natural history of the wildlands found in Illinois. This book is a historical depiction of what Illinois was like before settlement by Europeans, and is also a showcase of the remaining natural heritage of the state. Historical accounts of Illinois described huge trees, vast grasslands, and extensive wetlands. The seemingly endless prairies possessed a great diversity of many-hued plants; a traveler could go from central Illinois to Wisconsin and encounter few trees. The prairies were teeming with life - passenger pigeons by the millions, snakes basking along the dusty trail, a myriad of grasshoppers darting through the air like arrows from a medieval army. Although we no longer have the luxury of standing on a hillock or an old glacial moraine and viewing a limitless expanse of prairie or forest, we do have the opportunity to experience the essence of these places; that is what the authors have attempted to document in this work. They identify the most distinguishing feature of various Illinois habitats, whether the vegetation is predominantly trees, grasses or forbs, the soil a deep loess, sand or gravel, or the ground surface dry or covered by water. The majority of the photographs in this book are of plants and animals that can be used to determine a habitat or simply be seen by the casual visitor. It is the authors' wish that these images not only excite and emotionally involve the viewer, but that they also inspire movement towards a conservation ethic." (SIGNED COPY) Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Inscribed By the Authors. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # 048190
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Illinois Wilds
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-188615404X