9780198520719 - Silent Fields: The Long Decline of a Nation's Wildlife von Lovegrove, Roger (10 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. 1763288191. 11/16/2025 10:16:31 AM.

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Since time immemorial mankind has taken it upon himself to wage war against nature - against those species of birds and mammals which he believes conflict with his livelihood. This remarkable book is about that war of attrition against the native mammals and birds of England and Wales from the middle ages to the present day. There is widespread knowledge about the huge declines in popular species such as song birds, farmland birds, otters, and pine martens, however, there is less understanding about the deep-rooted causes of these losses, or about the complex relationship between mankind and these species. Roger Lovegrove has undertaken years of unique research: by searching through parish records of 'vermin' trapped, hunted, and killed over the generations, he has revealed an unprecedentedly accurate and detailed picture of the history of a nation's wildlife, and of the often devastating impact and extinction that we have forced on our ecology. Consisting of species-by-species accounts, accompanied by beautiful, specially-commissioned illustrations, this book outlines the history - and often the future too - of a wealth of wildlife species, from badgers, bears and beavers, to wolves, kingfishers, the golden eagle and the humble house sparrow. The geographical scope is British, but the subject will be of interest to conservationists around the world because of the unique historical material that will be included. The topic has enormous relevance today, as public concern about the environment rises, and controversies rage about hunting, wildlife management and reintroduction of ancient species. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. hardback, octavo, a well preserved copy but with marginal line marking in the light and easily erasable hand of the reviewer, Geoffrey Fryer, the dust jacket in very good order.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Ros Lovegrove (illustrator). 1st Edition. Oxford University Press, 2007. Hard cover. Book condition : Near fine, like new, appears unread. Superb illustrations and maps. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #RO022017.

Hardcover/Hardback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Second printing. 416 pages (xii, 404), tables, references, bibliography, index; publisher's dark grey cloth, gilt-blocked titles on the spine; green pictorial dust-jacket. Fine, no writing, markup, labels or other defacements; unclipped jacket, faded to a grey/blue shade at the spine. Pictures show this actual book. UK orders are post-free.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good, dust jacket - very good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Jacket and illustrations by Richard Klune and Ross Lovegrove (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression with '1' on copyright page. Some very slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners very slightly bruised, not price clipped (£25.00), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy. 404pp, illustrated. Since time immemorial mankind has taken it upon himself to wage war against nature, against those species of birds and mammals which he believes conflict with his livelihood. This remarkable book is about that war of attrition against the native mammals and birds of England and Wales from the middle ages to the present day. There is widespread knowledge about the huge declines in popular species such as song birds, farmland birds, otters and pine martens, however, there is less understanding about the deep rooted causes of these losses, or about the complex relationship between mankind and these species. Roger Lovegrove has undertaken years of unique research: by searching through parish records of 'vermin' trapped, hunted, and killed over the generations, he has revealed an unprecedentedly accurate and detailed picture of the history of a nation's wildlife, and of the often devastating impact and extinction that we have forced on our ecology. Consisting of species by species accounts, accompanied by beautiful, specially commissioned illustrations, this book outlines the history and often the future too of a wealth of wildlife species, from badgers, bears and beavers, to wolves, kingfishers, the golden eagle and the humble house sparrow. The geographical scope is British, but the subject will be of interest to conservationists around the world because of the unique historical material that will be included. The topic has enormous relevance today, as public concern about the environment rises, and controversies rage about hunting, wildlife management and reintroduction of ancient species. Quite a scarce book.