The Dynasty of Abu: A History and Natural History of the Elephants and Their...

Description: The Dynasty of Abu:A History and Natural History of the Elephants and Their Relatives, Past and Present By Ivan T. Sanderson Hardcover: 400 Pages — Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, First Edition (1962) The Dynasty of Abu is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and natural history of elephants and their relatives, both past and present. Written by Ivan T. Sanderson, this book explores the fascinating world of these majestic animals, tracing their lineage back to the earliest known ancestors and detailing their evolution over millions of years.The book covers a wide range of topics related to elephants and their relatives, including their behavior, biology, and ecology. It also delves into their cultural significance, examining the ways in which these animals have been revered and feared by humans throughout history.In addition to providing a detailed account of the evolution and natural history of these animals, The Dynasty of Abu also touches on the current threats facing them, including habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. The book offers insights into the efforts being made to protect these animals and preserve their habitats, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.Overall, The Dynasty of Abu is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world and the fascinating creatures that inhabit it. With its engaging writing style, rich illustrations, and comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Please note: All books are shipped USPS Media Mail within the U.S.A. Other forms of postage are prohibitively expensive and will be used only at buyer's request. Shipment to countries outside the U.S.A. will be sent First Class International Mail unless the package weighs more than 4 lbs. which will require a higher cost form of shipment. Again, other forms of international postage will only be used at the buyer's request because of high cost. Condition: LIKE NEW. Used - Near Fine/Very Good+. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1962. 1st Ed.. Hardback. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket.. Blue cloth with illustration of elephant on front cover, gold lettering on spine. DJ price clipped, lightly soiled with light edge wear. Book includes genealogy of the Abu, bibliography and index. Payment: Credit, Debit, and gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and PayPal Credit. If you are bidding on multiple items and/or need more than 7 days to complete payment, please be sure to contact me. I gladly combine shipments of two or more items. Combined shipping is best facilitated by contacting me before payment. If an item remains unpaid for 7 days, I begin the Unpaid Item process with eBay to recover my eBay fees, will relist the item, and an unpaid item ding will be recorded on the non-paying bidder's/buyer's Ebay account. Shipping: If an Ebay Store listing or auction features free shipping, there is no shipping cost to the buyer. Otherwise, Buyer pays shipping. Please Note: Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. This information is provided by the carrier (i.e., US Postal Service) and excludes weekends and holidays. Carrier's transit times can vary considerably during peak periods. Therefore, I make no guarantees about transit times (despite Ebay's promises), but I will put your package into the carrier's system in one business day. Please note: I do not ship on Saturdays or Sundays, as my local post office is closed on weekends. Items purchased after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, on Saturday, or on Sunday will be shipped the following Monday. Feedback: I leave positive feedback for all of my customers who pay on time and leave me positive feedback. As soon as I receive your feedback, I will leave feedback for you.

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