Ernest Thompson Seton

In a single volume Ernest Thompson Seton, renowned naturalist, writer, artist, and founding leader of the Boy Scouts of America, presents one of the most comprehensive guides to the outdoors ever written. Originally published in 1922 as The Book of Woodcraft, this work represents the culmination of years of observation and experience in the wilderness. Within these pages lie instructions and anecdotes—some expected, some delightfully unanticipated—regarding literally hundreds of arts, crafts, skills, and games. Here one can learn to distinguish edible plants from poisonous ones; start a fire using only a jackknife; build a four-store birdhouse out of a wooden box; communicate in sign language; tie a variety of essential knots; identify trees, wildflowers, animals, birds, and constellations; and much, much more. Abundantly illustrated with the author's own handsome pen-and-ink drawings, this classic outdoor handbook is both a cherished piece of American history and a useful tool in preserving and communing with nature.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

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Meet Old Lobo, a gigantic gray wolf whose death-defying predations on sheep and cattle herds are the scourge of farmers and ranchers in the Currumpaw region of northern New Mexico. This great wolf is just one of the animals whose true stories come to life in this engrossing collection of tales by the celebrated naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946). Combining scientific observations of animals in their natural habitats with a romantic vision of nature and the narrative skills of a born storyteller, Seton created an extraordinary collection of tales that gave the animal story new force and believability as a literary genre. Critically and popularly acclaimed upon its initial appearance in 1898, Wild Animals I Have Known remains, a century later, the best-known and best-loved of his works. Each tale focuses on an individual creature: the clever crow, Silverspot; Raggylug, a young cottontail rabbit; the author's errant hound, Bingo; Redruff, a Don Valley partridge; a wild horse known as The Mustang; Vixen, The Springfield Fox; and Willy, faithful sheep-dog by day and treacherous killer by night. Seton offers affectionate but realistic portraits of each animal, stressing the commonality between his subjects and their human neighbors. In addition to his popular wildlife stories, the author is well known for his work as an illustrator and painter. Animal lovers, environmentalists, naturalists, and any reader who appreciates a lively yarn will cherish this memorable wildlife classic.

The Preacher of Cedar Mountain: A Tale of the Open Country, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Ernest Thompson Seton's Lives of the Hunted is a fascinating anthology that brings you face-to-face with the animal kingdom's lesser-known members. From Krag, the Kootenay Ram, to Tito, the Story Hunting Coyote, Seton introduces us to a variety of characters, each with their own unique challenges and triumphs. The book doesn't just entertain; it educates. Seton's keen observations and naturalist insights offer a window into the behaviors, habitats, and survival strategies of these intriguing creatures. Whether you're an aspiring naturalist or someone who simply enjoys a good animal story, this book offers a rich, educational experience without skimping on the narrative excitement.

The Trail of the Sandhill Stag, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Ernest Thompson Seton kertoo Kaksi partiopoikaa -teoksessaan omista nuoruuden kokemuksistaan, kun hän lähti ystävänsä kanssa Ontarion laajoihin erämaihin tavoitteenaan elää siellä kuin intiaanit - sovussa luonnon kanssa. Pojat asuivat teltassa ja perehtyivät ympäristön luontoon, sen eläimiin ja kasveihin ja yrittivät elää kuin intiaanit. Setonista tuli myöhemmin yksi Amerikan partioliikkeen perustajista. Kirjassa neuvotaan tulmaan toimeen luonnossa sen omin ehdoin ja tutustutaan erätaitoihin. Kirja tutustuttaa lukijansa tuttuihin ja tuntemattomiin kasveihin ja eläimiin. Kirjassa on runsas alkuperäiskuvitus. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) oli suuri luonnon ystävä, joka kirjoitti yli 80 kirjaa, joista muutama on suomennettu. Kaksi partiopoikaa ilmestyi suomeksi 1917 I. K. Inhan kääntämänä.

Rolf in the Woods, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.