Tittensor ruth (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st. Edn. Square format. (23cm. tall x 23cm.). pp. ix, 237. With a wealth of full page and in text illustrations, mainly in colour, from photographs. Maps and tables. With a Foreword by Professor Christopher Smout. This significant new title originated in an oral history survey by the author, a local ecologist. The recordings reveal how life and work changed for the many hill farming families of this part of upland Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire with the advent of afforestation post-war. Analysis is made of forestry practices, good and bad. The text is a subtle warp of oral transcripts with a weft of sensitive scientific detachment. Multiple copies available.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. The Whitelee plateau lies south of Glasgow, between Irvine and Lanark; this detailed study follows the changing ecology from open moorland to Sitka forest (and now to wind-farm); fully illustrated, with transcriptions of oral testimony from local people. VG.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 230 x 230 mm. x, 238 pp. A landscape history of the remote Whitelee plateau, south of Glasgow. Using oral testimonies, Ruth Tittensor describes the ecological, agricultural & social changes that took place when farmers sold their worst boggy land for planting a huge conifer forest. Well illustrated with colour and b&w photographs, as well as maps, plans & drawings. Includes appendices, bibliography & index. Reprint. First published by Packard Publishing, Chichester, 2009. Book.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Lovely signed copy. Reads "For Gordon Malcolm, Best Wishes, Ruth Tittensor". Presents as new and unread (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects a 33% discount. You may be interested in The Literaticus Book Service. We specialise in tracking down those harder to find editions, among other bookish services such as gift fulfilment. Get in touch to send us your Book Wants or ask a bookish question. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and we can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and we can obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Card. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket (as published). First Edition. 39 Pages. A Clean And Soundly Bound Book, Unmarked And Undamaged. Not Ex Library.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 375 pages. 9.75x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

pp.xvi, 375 with colour photos. throughout. 4to. New softback. RRP £29.95. Introduced from the temperate rainforests of North America, the Sitka spruce was planted on unproductive uplands in Britain, flourished and produced timber where few other trees would grow. Alongside the environmental and cultural history, the author provides insight into its economic importance.…