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Heart and Blood
Living With Deer in America
by Richard Nelson
ISBN: 0679405224
ISBN-13: 9780679405221
Format: Hardcover
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"It is [the] intersection of deer with our lives that is the major theme of...Richard Nelson's fine new book. It is a convergence that raises difficult and central questions about our relationship to wildlife in general and the needs and visions that inform those relationships. "Hearts and Blood" is a brave and beautifully rendered work, though its power gathers slowly."
-- New York Times Book Review
"Richard Nelson's "Heart and Blood" is the definitive work on these magical wild animals that are our neighbors." -- Thomas McNamee
-- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 1997
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.7 pounds
Pages: 389
Publisher's Notes
"When it comes to deer, wildness is the greatest truth. And tameness is a tender, innocent lie." So writes Richard Nelson, award-winning author of The Island Within, in this far-ranging and deeply personal look at our complex relationship with this most beautiful, but amazingly elusive, creature.Heart and Blood: Living with Deer in America begins with the author tracking a deer on a remote island off the Alaskan coast. From there he takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey, visiting such disparate territories of the deer as a hunting ranch in Texas; a state park in California; a Wisconsin forest on opening day of the hunting season; Fire Island, New York; and the suburbs of Denver--where the deer have become so numerous that they pose hazards to landscape, motorist, and pedestrian alike.Nelson examines the physiology of the deer, explaining how its unique digestive system and grazing habits have enabled it to thrive in the varied environments of the United States, whether wild, suburban, or urban. He investigates the different methods of controlling the deer's skyrocketing numbers, from the more "humane methods of relocation and sterilization, to hunting--in all its forms. Nelson also explores the role of the deer in traditional Native American life, takes us with him on a hunt, and awes us as he witnesses the birth of a fawn--an event rarely seen by humans.By the end of this journey we understand the deep reverence in which the author holds this magnificent animal. For to know the deer is to glimpse the hidden heart of wildness itself. In Heart and Blood, Richard Nelson has produced a book of outstanding insight and intelligence that brings us closer to our natural world and, in the process, closer to our own true nature
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Richard Nelson
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 1997, 1997 Very Good/Very Good. VG/VG. HaRDCOVER. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by JAMIM. ( more information) Offered by MEADOR BOOKS (United States)
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Heart and Blood: Living With Deer in America
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Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1997. This is a 389 page hardcover book. "This book begins with the author tracking a deer on a remote island off the Alaskan coast. From there he takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey, visiting such disparate territories of the deer as a hunting ranch in Texas; a state park in California; a Wisconsin foresst on opening day of the hunting season; Fire Island, New York; and the suburbs of Denver - where the deer have become so numerous that they pose hazards to landscape, motorist and pedestrian alike." (from dustjacket). Condition- book: very good DJ: good: small chip on front upper right corner.. First Edition. ( more information) Offered by Harrison's Books (United States)
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Heart and Blood: Living With Deer in America
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Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good DJ. 1st ed, Knopf, 1997. BC4 Very good H/C in very good dj with some edgewear and cover rubbing. Owner's name in ink on ffep. Bright, clean, crisp, tight, and otherwise unmarked interior. ISBN: 0679405224. ( more information) Offered by Lightbourn Books (United States)
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997 Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped (27.50). No chips or tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Photo illustrated. From the Dust Jacket: "'When it comes to deer, wildness is the greatest truth. And tameness is a tender, innocent lie.' So writes Richard Nelson, award-winning author of The Island Within, in this far-ranging and deeply personal look at our complex relationship with this most beautiful, but amazingly elusive, creature. Heart and Blood: Living with Deer in America begins with the author tracking a deer on a remote island off the Alaskan coast. From there he takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey, visiting such disparate territories of the deer as a hunting ranch in Texas; a state park in California; a Wisconsin forest on opening day of the hunting season; Fire Island, New York; and the suburbs of Denver - where the deer have become so numerous that they pose hazards to landscape, motorist, and pedestrian alike. Nelson examines the physiology of the deer, explaining how its unique digestive system and grazing habits have enabled it to thrive in the varied environments of the United States, whether wild, suburban, or urban. He investigates the different methods of controlling the deer's skyrocketing numbers, from the more 'humane' methods of relocation and sterilization, to hunting - in all its forms. Nelson also explores the role of the deer in traditional Native American life, takes us with him on a hunt, and awes us as he witnesses the birth of a fawn - an event rarely seen by humans." Chapter notes. Bibliography. Index First Printing of the First Edition . Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xvi, 389pp . ( more information) Offered by About Books (United States)
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket: Slight shelf-wear. Price-clipped dust . jacket.. 1997. First Edition: First Printing. Hardcover. ( more information) Offered by All Booked Up (United States)
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New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Book and jacket show light shelfwear, rubbing at corners. ISBN: 0-679-40522-4. ( more information) Offered by Adventures Underground (United States)
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Heart and Blood
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New York:: Knopf,, 1997. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page thus: "For Ted-With my very best wishes, from a friend and admirer of your Grays River family! Richard Nelson August 1998". Fine in a lightly rubbed dustjacket. By the author of "The Island Within", a book about living with deer in America. ***FREE tracking number on domestic shipments*** ( more information) Offered by Handee Books, LLC (United States)
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Heart and Blood : Living with Deer in America
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A detailed study of the deer of America, their physiology and habitat, their habits, their interaction with humans, the issues involving hunting and species preservation, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains bibliographic essay with sources, indexed, 389pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free Brodart plastic protector. Rare.. ISBN: 0-679-40522-4. Former Owner Signature. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sciences, Conservation, Deer, Wildlife Preservation Management, Nature, Hunters, Hunting, Animals, Recreation, Sports, Outdoors, Zoology, Ecology, Environment, Environmentalism. ( more information) Offered by JB Books (United States)
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