The Nature of North America by David Rockwell (1998 1^st Edition Field Manual)

•           Author:                                       David Rockwell

•           Illustrator:                                  Janet McGahan

•           Biological Consultant:               Steven N. Austad

•           Geological Consultant:              J. D. Macdougall

•           Publisher:      The Berkley Publishing Group     New York,  NY   U.S.A.       1998   

The Complete Illustrated Handbook to the Rocks, Plants, and Animals of North America.

The definitive reference to North American natural history.  A Handbook to the Continent; Rocks, Plants, and Animals; Fully illustrated with line drawings, maps, and tables. 

The complete illustrated guide to the Rocks, Plants, and Animals of North America is a collection of articles, essays, maps, line drawings, photographs, lists, and more that cover the geology, flora and fauna, and natural phenomena of the continent as an interconnected ecology.

This book is extremely well written and contains an astonishing amount of information. It is written at a level which is comprehensible to the non scientist. Designed to be a reference book, it would be an excellent text or supplement for an introductory course on earth science.  xii + 379pp. 

David Rockwell has worked in the field of natural resource conservation for twenty years as a researcher, manager, writer, and teacher. A recipient of the Outstanding Tribal College Faculty of the Year Award from American Indian Research Opportunities, he is currently the president of a natural resource management firm. He is also the author of Glacier National Park and Giving Voice to Bear.

New handbooks from the inventory of a defunct bookstore.  Books have never been sold individually; acquired in a lot ready for individual sale from publisher.  New books.  Some with price stickers applied by bookstore.   Edition Out-of-Print.

• Size:  8vo – over  7¾” - 9¾” tall,                                          391pp.   
• Condition:  Brand New Softcovers.               1^st Edition, 1^st printing field manuals never sold individually.

Copyright 1998.  Printed in U.S.A.  Stated 1st Edition November 1998.  Full printline indicates these copies are from 1st printing.  ISBN: 0-425-16548-5.  LCCN: 98-27182.  MSR = US $15.00. 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.”  Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.  Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).  Usually requires repair to be usable. 

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.

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