American herpetologist, writer, public speaker and pioneering natural history filmmaker, gained a deep understanding of zoology through his own personal study of snakes and other animals in the wild and captivity. It was in large part, thanks to the efforts and enthusiasm of Ditmars, that the Bronx Zoo first achieved a world-class status. Numerous black and white photographs. This is the last title of Ditmars. The dust jacket is clipped at the bottom corner, with a few small chips and tears. Light foxing to a few pages, dust jacket. Previous owner old signature inside cover. First printing. Size: 6�" - 8�" First printing First printing.

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Title: The Making of A Scientist
Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York
Publication Date: 1937
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First edition.
Condition: Very good
Dust Jacket Condition: very good
Book Type: book

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