Chisholm Ah (83 results)

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'.More than ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm's classic Mateship with Birds is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong. His account of the secret lives of birds - their seasonal doings and their complex relationships - reflects his patient and detailed observations, and his deep enjoyment of the Australian bush and all its inhabitants.This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'.But Chisholm wrote with an urgent message to the future. He could clearly see the threat that 'the moving finger of Civilisation' posed to birdlife, and his account of the tragic demise of the Paradise Parrot ends with this passionate exhortation: 'What are the bird-lovers of Australia going to do about this matter of vanishing Parrots? Surely it is a subject worthy of the closest attention of all good Australians.'Inthe reissuing of this book, with a new foreword by Sean Dooley, we honour these words, and offer his delight in 'theloveliest and the best of Nature's children' to a new generation.'It is time we gave over the self-centred idea that the spread of settlement necessarily means the extermination or serious decimation of the shyer native birds. It is time, too, that a national endeavour was made to save the residuum of certain fine Australian birds that are trembling on the verge of nothingness.' A. H. Chisholm It's a sweltering summer's day, and Anja Aropalo is on her way home with two errands in mind: first, to water the roses, and then to commit suicide. She is slowly losing her husband to Alzheimer's disease, and she has made him a terrible promise - one she's not sure she can keep. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Same / next day dispatch (Monday - Friday).

paperback. Condition: Fine. Unread and like new.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket issued. 1st edition (reprint). Book - near fine. Hardback - picture boards. Was first issued in 1922.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 276.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:0714630020. …

April 1958 reprint of the April 1957 original. 17 PP with 16 b/w illustrations. Illustrated soft cover (Kookaburra). Fine. 24 x 15.5. Black-Swan, Dollar-Bird, Jabiru. White Cockatoo.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:0714630020.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 248 pgs. Illustrated endpapers 2 colour plates and 7 b/w plates. Name to front endpapers. A gently used copy and tales of Scouting in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Canada. Christine Chisholm (illustrator).

401.CHISHOLM A.H. 1958 BIRD WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA. 243PP. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER WITH A DUST JACKET. GOOD CONDITION. (BIRD-69) +-.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. ONE OF THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN BIRD BOOKS WHICH HAS RETAINED WIDESPREAD POPULARITY. some foxing.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Australian First Edition. From the personal library of Julian Luttrell, formerly of Dunster Castle, Summerset. Contains an Errata slip inserted in rear between title page and index. No dust jacket. Book has all original panels included. Green boards with black lettering to spine. Boards have aging and discolouration. Softening and pushing to corner tips. Spine has fading and tanning from age. Black text to spine is clear and visible. Spotting to page edges. Contact for more images or info. No.…

Orig. cloth-backed card covers. Condition: Fine. Col. frontis., 4 plates of b.w. photos., pp.39. Reprinted from Emu. Size: 8vo. Signed pres. copy from both authors.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. pp. 276.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 276.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'.More than ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm's classic Mateship with Birds is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong. His account of the secret lives of birds - their seasonal doings and their complex relationships - reflects his patient and detailed observations, and his deep enjoyment of the Australian bush and all its inhabitants.This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'.But Chisholm wrote with an urgent message to the future. He could clearly see the threat that 'the moving finger of Civilisation' posed to birdlife, and his account of the tragic demise of the Paradise Parrot ends with this passionate exhortation- 'What are the bird-lovers of Australia going to do about this matter of vanishing Parrots? Surely it is a subject worthy of the closest attention of all good Australians.'Inthe reissuing of this book, with a new foreword by Sean Dooley, we honour these words, and offer his delight in 'theloveliest and the best of Nature's children' to a new generation.'It is time we gave over the self-centred idea that the spread of settlement necessarily means the extermination or serious decimation of the shyer native birds. It is time, too, that a national endeavour was made to save the residuum of certain fine Australian birds that are trembling on the verge of nothingness.' A. H. Chisholm It's a sweltering summer's day, and Anja Aropalo is on her way home with two errands in mind: first, to water the roses, and then to commit suicide. She is slowly losing her husband to Alzheimer's disease, and she has made him a terrible promise - one she's not sure she can keep. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Ex-lib with usual paraphenalia. Laminated wraps. 106pp. unmarked.

Stapled Booklet. Condition: Very Good. 20 page booklet with black/white illustrations. Size: 9 1/2 X 6".

Stapled Booklet. Condition: Very Good. 20 pages, colour illustrations. Size: 9 1/2 X 6".

Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Condition: Good. Reprint. Moderate age and reading wear to this leaflet. 18 pages. Item Type: Ephemera: stapled book or booklet. No internal inscriptions, torn or missing pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Animals & Birds; Kangaroos; Australia; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50320. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. The cover has a bit of wear, with a small name inscription along the top margin, light foxing and tanned. The page edges are lightly foxed and tanned. 17 page stapled booklet. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st. 21.5 x 13.5 cm. Pp. 24, 8 illustrations on 4 leaves. Inscribed by the author on upper cover. Original paper covers. Inscribed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'.More than ninety years on, A.H. Chisholm's classic Mateship with Birds is still as fresh and inspirational as an early-morning walk in the bush, the air resounding with birdsong. His account of the secret lives of birds - their seasonal doings and their complex relationships - reflects his patient and detailed observations, and his deep enjoyment of the Australian bush and all its inhabitants.This is not just a book for bird-lovers. Chisholm's charming and often humorous prose reveals a man who loves words as well as birds. His style of writing and the historical photographs accompanying his text provide a gentle record of a period that already feels like 'the old days'.But Chisholm wrote with an urgent message to the future. He could clearly see the threat that 'the moving finger of Civilisation' posed to birdlife, and his account of the tragic demise of the Paradise Parrot ends with this passionate exhortation: 'What are the bird-lovers of Australia going to do about this matter of vanishing Parrots? Surely it is a subject worthy of the closest attention of all good Australians.'Inthe reissuing of this book, with a new foreword by Sean Dooley, we honour these words, and offer his delight in 'theloveliest and the best of Nature's children' to a new generation.'It is time we gave over the self-centred idea that the spread of settlement necessarily means the extermination or serious decimation of the shyer native birds. It is time, too, that a national endeavour was made to save the residuum of certain fine Australian birds that are trembling on the verge of nothingness.' A. H. Chisholm It's a sweltering summer's day, and Anja Aropalo is on her way home with two errands in mind: first, to water the roses, and then to commit suicide. She is slowly losing her husband to Alzheimer's disease, and she has made him a terrible promise - one she's not sure she can keep. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 276 pages. 10.98x7.99x0.59 inches. In Stock.