RATTLESNAKES. University of Texas Press Dobie Paperback Library series.

Dobie, J. Frank. [James Frank Dobie], 1888-1964.

ISBN 10: 0292770235 / ISBN 13: 9780292770232

Verlag: Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 1988., 1982

Beschreibung

Paperback reprint. [6], 201 pages. H 20.75cm x L 13.75cm. Stiff paper covers with a few spots of minor soiling, illustrated front cover. Binding is still crisp as book appears to be unread and interior pages are bright and clean. A near fine copy. ISBN 0292770235.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers PXZP-20882

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: RATTLESNAKES. University of Texas Press Dobie Paperback Library series.
• Verlag: Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 1988.
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1982
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0292770235
• ISBN-13: 9780292770232
• Einband: Softcover
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • American History

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Inhaltsangabe

Here are observations and speculations, legends and yarns, even gossip about the habits and dispositions of these extraordinary creatures-rattlesnakes-their reported size, deadliness, and power to charm their natural enemies. Here are descriptions of actual fights to the death between rattlesnakes and other animals and accounts of the strange experiences human beings have had with them, as well as tips on where to find them and how to act when you see one.

Dobie began systematically collecting lore about the rattlesnake world many years ago, using some of it in such regional publications as Southwest Review and incorporating much of it into essays-with the intention of eventually putting together a book about rattlesnakes. Now, in this collection of twenty-two articles, his wish is posthumously fulfilled.

Only Frank Dobie could tell of this fascinating and frightening creature with such wisdom and humor, thereby tempering "the age-old feud between the snake and man." And the rattlesnake-who once aroused fear among even the boldest men in the Old West-can at last be regarded with tolerance, respect, and even affection.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

J. Frank Dobie (1888–1964) was a folklorist and author of many books about Texas life and culture.