{"product_id":"lives-of-the-hunted-hb-book-ernest-seton-thompson-first-printing-1901-illustrated","title":"Lives of the Hunted HB Book Ernest Seton-Thompson first printing 1901 illustrated","description":"Handpicked, preowned, SETON-THOMPSON, ERNEST. Lives of the Hunted, New York: Scribner‘s, 1901.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOctavo, first edition, pp. 361, olive and brown cloth boards with gilt lettering stamped on upper board and spine, green-stamped forest scene on upper board, numerous drawings by author. Subtitled: \"Containing a true account of the doings of five quadripeds \u0026amp; three birds.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst edition, first impression. 14.5 x 20.5cm. 360 pages, with over 200 drawings. Original embossed hardcover with gilt lettering. Deckled edges. Unusually excellent condition with only very minor signs of wear. Spine slightly faded only. Very sturdy, firm condition. Lives of the Hunted, by Ernest Seton-Thompson, was published in 1901, and added a companion volume to his former successful book, Wild Animals I Have Known. It is a collection of eight short stories and each one bears its underlying message of the kinship between man and animals. Five of the stories relate to four-footed animals and three to birds. In the snowy ranges of the Northwest, we are shown Krag, the mighty Kootenay ram, delighting in his strength and beauty, who at last falls victim to man s desire for \"trophies of the chase.\" In the guarded forests of the Yellowstone Park we see little \"Johnny Bear\" borne down in his struggles for existence, and Chink, the trembling little pup, who rises to the heights of dog-like fidelity and courage. In the sage-brush deserts of New Mexico, we follow the Kangaroo rat to the fairy-like labyrinths of his underground kingdom, or view the experiences of Coyotito. Mother Teal, guarding her helpless brood against the perils of the world, Randy, the busy little cock-sparrow, and the chickadees of the North woods, are all pictured in a way that cannot fail to impress the reader. This book, like its predecessor, strikes a note that is clear and forcible as well as appealing, and will do more to change one s attitude towards the dumb animals than protective and preventive legislation could ever have accomplished.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe ship within the Continental US.  We take credit cards.  Thank you.  Enjoy FREE SHIPPING.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46633337946310,"sku":"ET-890356303","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/7983\/6102\/files\/il_fullxfull.2603888108_sf9f.jpg?v=1785300882","url":"https:\/\/threepigeonsbookshop.com\/products\/lives-of-the-hunted-hb-book-ernest-seton-thompson-first-printing-1901-illustrated","provider":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}