[bksvol-discuss] Book submitted: The World of the Porcupine
- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <guidinggolden@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:47:35 -0400
And the last book for today but more are coming honest.
Title:
The World of the Porcupine (Living World Book)
Author(s):
David F. Costello
Publisher:
J.B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY
Copyright Date:
1966
Copyrighted By:
David F. Costello
Brief Synopsis:
The author a noted photographer and naturalist introduces the reader to this
uniquely North American animal, who has no relation to pigs, and is very
misunderstood.
Long Synopsis:
"It has been said that nothing is more peculiar than a porcupine. He waddles
when he walks. He minds his own business. He runs from nothing. And he never
starves. He has been accused of being stupid, but he can learn to manipulate
his way out of a cage with fewer trials than a monkey. He can swim, croon a
love song, climb the tallest tree, sleep like Somnus and eat with his hands."
Thus David Costello begins his story of a unique and fascinating denizen of the
woodlands. After 15 years of studying and photographing this often-maligned
underdog of nature, David Costello is able to bring to readers an appreciation
and understanding of the "spiny pig." Like other books in the Living World
Series, The World of the Porcupine describes the animal in its seasonal
occupations from spring into summer and fall into winter, its adaptations for
life in the woods, its enemies and methods of defense, its love-making and
peculiar eating habits. The author answers dozens of questions: Do porcupines
throw their quills? Are they practically naked in winter? Do they make nests?
How do they breed? Do they have voices? Are they good to eat? Are they
protected by law? Do they make good pets? By writing sympathetically of the
porcupine's life in its own world, the author says, "I hope to dispel much of
the exaggeration about this unique animal, and impel all people who love wild
things to learn more of its secrets."
Comments:
Has been read through. This is the second time this book has been submitted.
Not sure why rejected first time. All pages are present. Chapter titles are
marked, some page numbers need inserted. captions are marked if they were
identifiable. If you have questions please contact me:
juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx. This book was published too early for a ISBN to be
assigned to it.
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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