Studies in the Art Anatomy of Animals is a brief analysis of the visible forms of the more familiar mammals and birds, designed for the use of sculptors, painters, illustrators, naturalists, and taxidermists. Illustrated with 100 drawings by Seton, this was his first book, originally published in 1896. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946), was a naturalist and author, who trailed and hunted in Manitoba's prairie country during the 1890s. He wrote and illustrated Wild Animals I Have Known (1898) and other animal stories, favorites with young readers since. To provide children with opportunities...
Studies in the Art Anatomy of Animals is a brief analysis of the visible forms of the more familiar mammals and birds, designed for the use of sculpto...
Considered one of the best books on Native Americans ever written. The author and compiler reveals how Indians once lived and what they believed in relation to spiritual principles. As we move further away from the time when Native Americans were living completely free and unencumbered in what was to become the United States, before the arrival of the white man, it becomes increasingly difficult to preserve or remember the way of life that they had. Seton preserves all of the most important information in this book, gathered from the best sources at a time when it could still be accurately...
Considered one of the best books on Native Americans ever written. The author and compiler reveals how Indians once lived and what they believed in...
A stirring account of the lives of eight wild animals, including Lobo, the king of Currumpaw; Silverspot, the story of a crow; Raggylug, the story of a cottontail rabbit; Bingo, the story of a dog; the Springfield fox; the pacing mustang; Wully, the story of a yaller dog; and Redruff, the story of the Don valley partridge.
A stirring account of the lives of eight wild animals, including Lobo, the king of Currumpaw; Silverspot, the story of a crow; Raggylug, the story of ...
This vintage book contains a delightful account of Ernest Thompson Seton's experiences in Yellowstone Park - and the various animals that he encountered during his excursions. Full of delicate descriptions, interesting information, and humorous anecdotes, this volume is highly recommended for those with a love of the great outdoors, and would make for a great addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents include: The Cute Coyote, The Pride-Dog and His Kin, Famous Fur-Bearers, Horns and Hoofs and Legs of Speed, Bats in the Devil s Kitchen, The Well-Meaning Skunk, The Badger, The...
This vintage book contains a delightful account of Ernest Thompson Seton's experiences in Yellowstone Park - and the various animals that he encounter...
This book, first published in 1910, contains biographies of the first five Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow, with descriptions of the church, a short account of bibles written at the sister monasteries under the direction of Coelfrid, a brief account of the Memorial Cross, and some brief notes on the life of the Rev. Peter Wilcock. Contents include: Life of the Venerable Bede, Lives of the Abbots Ceolfrid, Sigfrid, Eosterwine, and Huebert, Later History of the Monasteries of Wearmouth and Jarrow, The Codex Amiatinus, Monk Wearmouth Church in 1910, The Bebe Memorial Cross, Notes on the Life of...
This book, first published in 1910, contains biographies of the first five Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow, with descriptions of the church, a short ac...
Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) was a Scots/Canadian who later became a U S citizen. Seton was an author and wildlife artist who helped found the Boy Scouts of America. His notable books related to Scouting include The Birch Bark Roll and The Boy Scout Handbook. Seton is responsible for the inclusion of American Indian culture in the Boy Scout program. Animal Heroes was published in 1905. Stories include The slum cat, Arnaux, the chronicle of a homing pigeon, Badlands Billy, the wolf that won, The boy and the lynx, Little Warhorse, the history of a jack-rabbit, Snap, the story of a...
Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946) was a Scots/Canadian who later became a U S citizen. Seton was an author and wildlife artist who helped found the Bo...
This vintage book contains Ernest Thompson Seton s novel The Biography Of A Grizzly Bear . A heart-warming tale of the life of an orphaned bear cub, The Biography of a Grizzly Bear is a fantastic book to read to children, and would make for a great addition to any family collection. It is dedicated to the author's memories of days spend in 'Wild River Mountains... where from hunter, miner and personal experience, he gathered many chapters.' Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 - 1946) was a British artist, author, and one of the founders of the 'Boy Scouts of America'. Many antiquarian texts such as...
This vintage book contains Ernest Thompson Seton s novel The Biography Of A Grizzly Bear . A heart-warming tale of the life of an orphaned bear cub, T...