An Introduction to Freshwater Life in New Zealand
Published by Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurch, 1962
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: BOP Books, Tauranga, New ZealandBOP Books
AbeBooks seller since November 30, 2002
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 18.91
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"Intropductory" this book may well be, but it is foremost a fascinating study of the wildlife, much of it microscopic, found in NZ's rivers, streams, creeks, ponds, drains etc and relativey unknown species often not visible at firsr glance. The author was professor of Zoology and Otago University, when the book was produced and its contents, textural and illustrative, will surprise the reader at the extent and variety of life forms in NZ freshwaters. Although issued mamy years ago it still provides an excellent introduction to this field of ecological studfies.This book can form a sound foundation for exploration of this little-known area of NZ ecology. First edition of 1962. 160 pages including index, iIllustrated throughout with line drawings of "animals. plants and bacteria" mentioned in the text. Blue and white hard covers are VG+ with light browning at vertical edge of front cover white section. Book is internally excellent with early price shadow top corner FFEP. No inscriptions.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- An Introduction to Freshwater Life in New Zealand
- Author
- Marples, B J
- Publisher
- Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurch
- Publication year
- 1962
- Condition
- VG+
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Sketches
- Edition
- 1st
- Dimensions
- 21.5cm By 14.5cm
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BOP Books
Tauranga, New Zealand
AbeBooks seller since November 30, 2002
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