- 1987 first edition. 224 pages
- Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd, London.
- Hardcover with dust jacket. Olive green boards. Approx A4 size book.
- Very good condition. Minor fading to dust jacket. Small owner ex Librus stamp on free front end paper.
Foreword by Vladimir Flint. Illustrated and indexed.
The first and only modern guide in English to the natural history of the USSR written by a Soviet naturalist, covering the whole panorama of wildlife, from the enigmatic Blakiston's Fish Owl to the elegant Goitred Gazelle.
Features the first colour photographs published in the West of rare wildlife, including the Ibisbill, Spotted Greenshank and a recently discovered desert gecko.
Includes sections on physical geography, climate, soil, conservation, plant and animal distribution, natural reserves and national parks.
Clear maps allow instant pinpointing of unfamiliar features.
This book provides the most comprehensive accurate and up-to-date account in English of the fascinating natural panorama. It will appeal to nature lovers, from birdwatchers to botanists, and to everyone with a spirit of adventure and a yearning for wild places. The authoritative yet highly readable text is complemented by 275 superb full colour photographs.
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