Land of Bears and Honey: A Natural History of East Texas
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"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."--Quarterly Review of Biology"This elegant chronicle of the natural history of a once-rich area will appeal strongly to birders, ecologists, to anyone who enjoys the outdoors."--Publishers Weekly"In 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."--Fred Tarpley, East Texas Historical Journal..."this graceful blend of history, narrative and dialogue paints a noble portrait of one more disappearing chunk of Americana."--Los Angeles Times Book Review..."one of the most powerful chronicles of man's destructiveness to come along in many years." --Southwest Review
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0292746407
ISBN13:9780292746404
Release Date:January 1984
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:198 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.8" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A Common Tale
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a beautifully written natural history book and if you're interested in East Texas, this book will hold particular interest. The mix of perspectives adds a unique twist on what is a common story of a great land that has been spoiled by human activities.
If you want to know the legacy of Texas, this book is a must
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is written by people who know east Texas. It covers disappearing lands, rivers and animals like no other book on the area. Full of natural lore, local wonders and peculiar stories, it fills you with a bit of Texas' natural legacy.
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