THE NATURAL HISTORY OF ORKNEY (NN 70)
by R.J. Berry
Published by Collins. 1st. 1985
Very good condition. New Naturalist No. 70. Card wraps. Colour and b/w photos. In his tracing of the island's evolution from its geological creation to the effects of oil technology; in the detailed, yet fascinating exploration of the plants and animals (and where best to see them), Professor Berry's expertise and enthusiasm is backed by that of local specialists, and Orkney's long tradition of natural history study. Appendices include definitive lists of all the species of flora and fauna on record and an extensive bibliography.
Vertical creasing to spine where it has been read in the past. Text block a little grubby. Neat name and date in ink to front endpaper. Page 152-153 shelters a large feather possibly from one of the birds on the page...
ISBN: 0002194066
Stock no. 1814575
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- NATURAL HISTORY
- NEW NATURALIST
- ORKNEY
- SCOTLAND
