Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1981
ISBN 10: 0684166194 ISBN 13: 9780684166193
Seller: Hellertown Books, Hellertown, PA, U.S.A.
Signed
Library. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Thomas, J. Sharkey (illustrator) (illustrator). First Thus. Book is signed and inscribed by both Author and Illustrator (as well as a 'Kathy and Karl Gilbert' - there is a Gilbert listed in the index, possibly coincidence) on ffep. Signed by Author and Illustrat.
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 160 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.
Language: English
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1981
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: VERY GOOD. First printing. A detailed study of these 'ecological opportunists' who can live in forests, marshes and coastal environments and even in suburbs and cities. Includes a discussion of their "behavioral characteristics (curiosity, raccoons in motion, winter denning); feeding habits, controlling their numbers mating, and cubs. and a chapter on caring for raccoons, which will be especially helpful for those who - like the author - have been called upon to nurture orphaned raccoon cubs. Illustrated with sensitive drawings by J. Sharkey Thomas. An association copy INSCRIBED on the front endpaper page by MacClintock to scientist and author Jacqueline Schoneward, "With admiration always" and dated Christmas, 1980. References, index. xi, 144 pp. Very good in very good dust jacket (1 short tear to dj).