Thirty Years War For Wildlife: Gains And Losses In The Thankless Task (1931)

By William T. Hornaday

Book Overview

The book ""Thirty Years War For Wildlife: Gains And Losses In The Thankless Task"" was written by William T. Hornaday in 1931. It is a comprehensive account of the author's experiences and observations as a wildlife conservationist over a period of thirty years. The book covers the period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, when the conservation movement was gaining momentum in the United States.Hornaday discusses the challenges faced by wildlife conservationists during this period, including the destruction of habitat, hunting, and poaching. He also highlights the successes achieved by conservationists during this time, such as the establishment of national parks and the creation of laws to protect wildlife.The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific aspect of wildlife conservation, such as the protection of birds, the preservation of forests, and the establishment of game reserves. Hornaday provides detailed descriptions of his experiences in each of these areas, including his encounters with various species of wildlife.Overall, ""Thirty Years War For Wildlife"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early years of the conservation movement in the United States. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in wildlife conservation or the history of the conservation movement.This Book Is Of High Historical Value.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160883009
• ISBN13: 9781160883009
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"