Dragons and Unicorns: A Natural History (inscribed to his son)
NY: St. Martin's Press, 1982. First edition. Hardcover. Fifth printing. A family association copy, inscribed on the title page: "For Jay--with love, Paul Johnsgard, Karin Johnsgard." Co-authored by father/daughter, it's inscribed to their son/brother, Jay Johnsgard. Uncommon signed. A fun project, the "first scientific look at these mysterious and elusive creatures," written in a deadpan natural history style and replete with a checklist and field guide at rear, as well as an appendix of "Additional Information for Dragon and Unicorn Watchers." A must for any cryptozoology collection. Paul Johnsgard is considered the world's most prolific ornithology authors, making this project a rare departure for him. He spent his career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and authored or co-authored, and often illustrated, more than 100 books, with an early emphasis on waterfowl and a later emphasis on cranes, but exploring many avian families along the way. He hosted many of the world's most famous naturalists to see sandhill cranes on the Platte. Among his honors were a Guggenheim Fellowship, the National Wildlife Federation’s National Conservation Achievement Award, the National Audubon Society’s Charles H. Callahan Award, and the American Ornithologists’ Union’s Ralph Schreiber Conservation Award. See also this memorial article in Ornithology. Meanwhile, Karin Johnsgard was still an undergraduate at the time of this books publication. A small quarto, near fine with a little wear to cloth at the top of spine. In a fine jacket. Near fine / Fine. Item #1585
ISBN: 9780312218959
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