Book Details
| Author: | Fairley, James: |
| Title: | A Basket of Weasels - The weasel family in Ireland and other furred Irish beasts: bats, the rabbit, hares and some rodents. |
| Published: | Belfast: Published privately, 2001 |
| Classification: | Catalogue 12 - Natural History |
| Description: | First edition. By James Fairley - formerly Associate Professor of Zoology at National University of Ireland, Galway - who has had 39 years experience working on, and writing about Ireland's wild mammals (Author of "An Irish Beast Book"). With portraits of the animals by Roy Gaston and text figures by the author. A book dealing with a selection of Ireland's furred wildlife including Mink, Stoat, Badger (including the problem of bovine tuberculosis), Otter, Pine Marten, Irish Bats (General) , Lesser Horseshoe Bat, Leisler's Bat, Muskrat, Rabbit, Hares & Rats and House Mice. A blend of research (both ancient and modern), local history, many fascinating casual observations by naturalists and others, plus an assortment of entertaining snippets. Includes a comprehensive chronicle of the accidental introduction and extermination of the muskrat in the 1930's. With 15 original beautifully detailed full-page b/w pencil drawing illustrations by Northern Ireland artist Roy Gaston. Paperback with sewn binding for durability. Edition limited to 1,000 copies. Paper covers with colour illustration of a basket of weasels on front cover. Mint condition. |
| Book Number: | #3528 |
| Price: | € 35.00 |
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