[bksvol-discuss] Book Submitted: The World of the Gull
- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <guidinggolden@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:34:44 -0400
Hello everyone,
And another book submmitted, as part of the Living World Book series.
Should be an easy proof.
Title:
The World of the Gull (Living World Book)
Author(s):
David F. Costello
Publisher:
J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY
Copyright Date:
1971
Copyrighted By:
David F. Costello
Brief Synopsis:
The author a noted photographer and naturalist introduces the reader to the
world of these powerful birds of the wind and waves.
Long Synopsis:
The world of the gull extends from the barren Arctic wastes to the burning
sands of Arabia, from the storm clouds of Tierra del Fuego to the farmlands of
our own Great Plains. Equipped with extraordinary flying ability, intelligence,
and an enviable digestion, gulls lead strange and wonderful lives. Born
opportunists, they are completely adaptable, self-sufficient creatures, equally
at home on land or sea-one of the few members of the animal kingdom able to
drink both fresh and salt water. Unlike most other birds, gulls walk, fly, and
swim with ease. These capabilities put them in touch with an unlimited variety
of food-from cherries, mice, brine fly larvae, wheat, and steak bones to eggs,
worms, and young ducks-and make them one of nature's most valuable scavengers.
David Costello describes all aspects of the gulls' life cycle-their ritualistic
courtship and nesting habits, the rearing of their young, colony formation,
food finding, natural enemies, and their remarkable migrations over the face of
the earth. Gulls and men have been involved with one another throughout most of
recorded history, and the author also explores this fascinating relationship.
He points out that we need gulls, not only as scavengers and as a balancing
effect in nature, but also for "their grace and beauty and for the lift they
give to the spirit. . . ." Eighty-seven handsome photographs illustrate the
text.
Comments:
Has been read through. all captions that are identifiable have been marked
correctly, blank pages refer to the photographs identified by the captions.
Some page numbers need to be inserted. If you have questions please contact me
at: juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx. This book is too early to have an ISBN.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English US
Book Quality:
EXCELLENT
Categories:
Science, Outdoors and Nature, Nonfiction, Animals
B4E Significant:
No
SFWA Challenged:
No
Shelley L. Rhodes, M.A. CVRT
and Ludden black Labrador Guide Dog.
The cure for anything is salt water -- sweat, tears, or the sea. -Isak Dinesen
(pen name of Karen Blixen), author (1885-1962)
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