Wild Animals I Have Known

Ernest Thompson Seton

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Fire Fly
01 October 2020

Mathematics & Sciences; Conservation of wildlife & habitats; Wildlife: general interest

"""The most precious book of my childhood."" - Sir David Attenborough

An elegant and faithful reproduction of a classic.

Ernest Thompson Seton was born in England in 1860. He grew up in Toronto and from an early age his overriding passion was observation of the natural world. He spent countless hours in the woods discovering plants and fungi and quietly observing creatures of all sizes and species. He kept meticulous notes and drawings, building ""an accurate account of the creature's ways, habits, changing whims, and emotions.""

In his early 20s, Seton joined his brother on a homestead in Manitoba. He continued to dedicate himself to careful observation of animals in their element, and their relationships with humans, supporting himself through trapping and sales of his drawings and stories.

Wild Animals I Have Known is a collection of short stories written by Seton about animals he encountered. It was published in 1898, selling out in three weeks and reprinted 28 times. It made Seton an instant celebrity and a popular lecturer. The book has been published in a dozen languages and has never been out of print, which speaks volumes about the popularity and appeal of this classic book.

Seton went on to write more than fifty books and hundreds of magazine articles, and delivered countless public lectures in the service of animal and habitat conservation. His stories established a moral connection between people and animals, and helped to change society's consciousness about the treatment of animals and the natural environment. He lobbied for the creation of national parks and fought for protections for wildlife. Today he is remembered for Lobo but scarcely as one of the lead authors of wildlife conservation.

The stories in Wild Animals I Have Known are illustrated with Seton's original drawings as published in the first edition and bound in a faux-leather, embossed hardcover binding - which will make this restored edition a fine gift.

This lovely reproduction in the spirit of the original is an essential addition to personal and school libraries, all circulating collections and gift tables.

AUTHOR: Ernest Thompson Seton was born in England in 1860. He grew up in Toronto and from an early age his overriding passion was observation of the natural world."

By: Ernest Thompson Seton
Imprint: Fire Fly
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9780228103066
ISBN 10: 0228103061
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 October 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Ernest Thompson Seton was born in England in 1860. He grew up in Toronto and from an early age his overriding passion was observation of the natural world.

Reviews for Wild Animals I Have Known

A good nature book is a wonderful thing... This reproduction from Firefly Books is beautiful with an embossed faux-leather hard cover.--Glenn Perrett Toronto.com (12/11/2020 12:00:00 AM) Bound in faux-leather hardcover, this reproduction features two hundred of the author's original illustrations. This wildlife classic engenders an emotional and sympathetic appreciation of the natural world, and any naturalist, animal lover, environmentalist, or history enthusiast will find sagacity and fidelity within its pages.--Amy O'Loughlin Foreward Reviews (1/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)