Wolf: Legend, Enemy, Icon Contributor(s): Grambo, Rebecca L. (Author), Cox, Daniel J. (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1770855599 ISBN-13: 9781770855595 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Nature | Animals - Wolves |
Dewey: 599.773 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9" W x 11" (2.00 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "A new bible for wolf-lovers... Any lover of all things lupine is in safe hands. With a meticulous seamstress's eye, Grambo interweaves biological facts with lupine legends, fascinating artifacts and relevant quotes and songs." In this updated and expanded edition with 16 new pages, Rebecca Grambo paints an intimate portrait of an animal that has fascinated, inspired and terrified people throughout human history. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, the author weaves together ancient legends, up-to-date science, historical writings and personal observations. With penetrating photography by Daniel J. Cox, the result is a magnificent, passionate and powerful story of an animal worth understanding and preserving. Chapters include:
New in this edition:
Wolf blends natural science, history and folklore to explore the fascination with one of the most complex creatures in the world. The book reveals how humans have interacted with wolves, from the earliest creation myths to current attempts to restore near-extinct populations. It also includes photographs of artworks depicting wolves in human cultures. |
Contributor Bio(s): Grambo, Rebecca: - Rebecca L. Grambo; Photographs by Daniel J. Cox |