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Book TitleLand of Bears and Honey : a Natural History of East Texas
Number of Pages198 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1994
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Ecology, Regional
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, History
AuthorDaniel W. Lay, Joe C. Truett
FormatMass Market
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Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsIn Land of Bears and Honey, East Texans have their own regional Walden, written with keen historical perspectives, literary style, and deep respect for the land., InLand of Bears and Honey,East Texans have their own regional Walden, written with keen historical perspectives, literary style, and deep respect for the land., ...this graceful blend of history, narrative and dialogue paints a noble portrait of one more disappearing chunk of Americana., This elegant chronicle of the natural history of a once-rich area will appeal strongly to birders, ecologists, to anyone who enjoys the outdoors., To compare the style and content of this little book to that of the late Aldo Leopold is indeed high praise, yet the reviewer finds this comparison valid, both in content and style.... The book is a gem.
Table Of ContentForeword Acknowledgments Preface to the Paperback Edition Preface 1. The Virgin Forest 2. Grass 3. Land of Bears and Honey 4. Tooth and Claw 5. Wings 6. Home Is the Hunter 7. Wilderness Trilogy 8. Legacy 9. When the Stars Begin to Fall References Index
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisWinner, Ottis Lock Endowment Award for the best book on East Texas, East Texas Historical Association, 1985Texas Literary Festival Award for Nonfiction (Southwestern Booksellers Association & Dallas Times Herald), 1985Annual Publication Award, Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, 1984 The story of the land, wildlife, and ecology of East Texas., Winner, Ottis Lock Endowment Award for the best book on East Texas, East Texas Historical Association, 1985 Texas Literary Festival Award for Nonfiction (Southwestern Booksellers Association & Dallas Times Herald), 1985 Annual Publication Award, Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, 1984 The story of the land, wildlife, and ecology of East Texas.