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1	Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail more books like this by Bill Bryson Bill Bryson, known in England as "the funniest travel writer alive," returns to the States and walks the Appalachian Trail, starting in Hanover, New Hampshire. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	All Creatures Great and Small more books like this by James Herriot Comprises James Herriot's first two books "If Only They Could Talk" and "It Shouldn't Happen To a Vet", together with three chapters from "Let Sleeping Vets Lie". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Pilgrim at Tinker Creek more books like this by Annie Dillard Chronicling the round of seasons in Roanoke Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the author displays a wide knowledge of her small - yet universal - world. This book won the Pulitzer Prize for general non-fiction in 1974. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	All Things Wise and Wonderful more books like this by James Herriot The third volume in the multimillion copy bestselling seriesReaders adored James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in "All Creatures Great and Small" and "All Things Bright and Beautiful," Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom.In the midst of World War II, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.17! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Wild Animals I Have Known more books like this by Ernest Thompson Seton Eight masterful stories by noted naturalist offer blend of scientific observation and romanticism. Memorable characters include Old Lobo, the leader of a wolfpack; and Silverspot, a wise old crow. 200 black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World more books like this by Michael Pollan A farmer cultivates genetically modified potatoes so that a customer at McDonald's half a world away can enjoy a long, golden french fry. A gardener plants tulip bulbs in the autumn and in the spring has a riotous patch of colour to admire. Two simple examples of how humans act on nature to get what we want. Or are they? What if those potatoes and ... see all copies from $6.36! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	A Sand County almanac, and Sketches here and there more books like this by Aldo Leopold This special edition of the highly acclaimed A Sand County Almanac commemorates the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Aldo Leopold, one of the foremost conservationists of our century. First published in 1949 and praised in The New York Times Book Review as "full of beauty and vigor and bite," A Sand County Almanac combines some of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.70! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Desert Solitaire more books like this by Abbey When "Desert Solitaire" was first published in 1968, it became the focus of a nationwide cult. Rude and sensitive. Thought-provoking and mystical. Angry and loving. Both Abbey and this book are all of these and more. Here, the legendary author of "The Monkey Wrench Gang, Abbey's Road" and many other critically acclaimed books vividly captures the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived more books like this by Ralph D Helfer One quiet night in 1902, in a remote German village, a boy and an elephant were born. The boy was named Bram; the elephant, Modoc. So begins one of the most incredible and enchanting animal stories ever told. Growing up together in a small circus town, Modoc and Brain formed a bond that would last their whole lives, one that would be tested time ... see all copies from $3.92! new only from $7.57! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Lord God Made Them All more books like this by James Herriot In 38 moving chapters, Herriot once again captures the magical beauty of the Yorkshire dales, the joys and sorrows of its inhabitants, and the richly rewarding experiences of a country veterinarian. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Every Living Thing more books like this by James Herriot Continuing the story of the veterinary practice in Darrowby in the Yorkshire Dales, this book contains the familiar characters of James Herriot and his family, Siegfried Farnon and his brother Tristan as well as Mrs Pumphrey and Tricki Woo. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	All Things Bright and Beautiful more books like this by James Herriot The world's most beloved animal doctor delightfully continues where he left off in "All Creatures Great and Small" with new adventures through the Yorkshire dales-- and a whole new menagerie of memorable patients.Young James, now married and working as a small-town vet, encounters a cast of extraordinary characters as he makes his way through the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	That Quail Robert more books like this by Margaret A Stanger The classic best-selling account of the bird who preferred humans to other quail. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Natural History of the Senses more books like this by Diane Ackerman Why does music move us? Why do we crave chocolate? Why do we see in colour? A Natural History of the Senses is both an exploration of the physical processes underlying our perceptions and an eloquent ode to life. Poet, pilot, naturalist, journalist, essayist and explorer Diane Ackerman takes each of the five senses in turn and weaves together ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place more books like this by Terry Tempest Williams As Utah-born naturalist Terry Tempest Williams records the simultaneous tragedies of her mother's death of cancer and the flooding of the Bear River Migratory Bird Sanctuary, she creates a document of renewal and spiritual grace destined to become a classic in the literature of nature, women, and grieving. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Coming Into the Country more books like this by John McPhee Originally appearing in The New Yorker, this colorful natural history of Alaska illuminates lesser-known aspects to Native Alaskan culture and provides insight into the state's perpetual debates between conservationists and industrialists. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	A Sand County Almanac: With Essays on Conservation from Round River more books like this by Aldo Leopold (Foreword by), Charles W Schwartz (Illustrator), Carolyn Clugston Leopold (Preface by) "We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir." San Francisco Chronicle These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape -- the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. A stunning tribute to our land and a bold ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.32! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	A Walk in the Woods more books like this by Bill Bryson From the author of "Notes from a Small Island" and "The Lost Continent" comes this humorous report on his walk along the Appalachian Trail. The Trail covers 14 states and over 2000 miles, and stretches along the east coast of America from Maine in the north to Georgia in the south. It is famous for being the longest continuous footpath in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.05! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Sand County Almanac more books like this by Aldo Leopold With this spectacularly illustrated gift edition, a new generation of readers can walk beside one of America's most respected naturalists as he conveys the beauty of a marsh before sunrise or the wealth of history to be found in an ancient oak. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.50! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The outermost house; a year of life on the great beach of Cape Cod more books like this by Henry Beston In 1925, Henry Beston had a two-room house built on the dunes of Eastham and lived there for a year. His vivid account of his solitary year on Cape Cod has become a classic of nature writing. In 1964, the house was declared a literary landmark by the U.S. government in 1964, but it disappeared into the sea during an abnormally high tide during a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Holy the Firm more books like this by Annie Dillard Essays on nature from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard. "A book of great richness, beauty and power."-- "New York Times Book Review" "A book of great richness, beauty and power." "--New York Times Book Review" see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.61! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Sense of Wonder more books like this by Rachel Carson First published more than three decades ago, this reissue of Rachel Carson's award-winning classic brings her unique vision to a new generation of readers. Stunning new photographs by Nick Kelsh beautifully complement Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of Maine and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.39! \| SVS
23 view cover	Arctic Dreams: Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape more books like this by Barry Holstun Lopez A portrait of the Arctic that celebrates the landscape, wildlife and people of the vast and mysterious region. Above all, it is a story of light - solar and lunar rings, halos and coronas, the aurora borealis, and the distant mountain that is actually a looming and convincing mirage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Control of Nature more books like this by John McPhee Concentrating on three contemporary stories of peoples battling against the earth and its elements, this book examines humankind's attempts to tame the forces of nature. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Immense Journey more books like this by Loren S Eiseley Perhaps Loren Eiseley's most respected book, THE IMMENSE JOURNEY is a compelling and lyrical exploration of the natural world, and a plea for its survival. Eiseley's gift for the personal essay, in which he takes a small observation and uses it as the basis for a much larger exploration, is particularly exemplified here. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.57! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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