Wildlife Natural History — The Deer of North America (1980, 4th printing) — Leonard Lee Rue III | Illustrated Outdoor Life reference
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A classic Natural History field reference, The Deer of North America distills Leonard Lee Rue III’s lifetime of study into an accessible, photo-rich guide. Published by Outdoor Life Books/Crown, this definitive volume covers deer biology, habits, tracks, behavior, and management—knowledge prized by hunters, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Nearly 300 photographs (by the author unless noted), charts, and a full bibliography make it both authoritative and browseable.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Hardcover book with dust jacket
- Size: 10 × 8 × 2 in
- Material: Cloth boards, paper pages, printed dust jacket
- Color: Green boards; multicolor jacket
- Origin or Maker: Outdoor Life Books / Crown, New York
- Year or Era: 1980 (Fourth Printing; copyright 1978)
- GENRE: Natural History / Wildlife
- Language / Pages: English / 463 pages
- Identifiers: ISBN 0-517-53630-7; Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 77-26484
Edition & Features
- Edition/Printing: Later printing (Fourth, 1980)
- Dust Jacket: Present; original price $12.95 noted on front flap
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: ~300 photographs, charts; index; bibliography (pp. 435–447)
- Extras: “Outdoor Life Books” imprint
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Dust jacket shows edgewear, small chips/creases, and shelf rubs (see spine and edges). Boards clean; corners with light bumps. Text pages clean and legible with mild age toning; binding square and sound. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author Leonard Lee Rue III
Leonard Lee Rue III is one of the most widely published wildlife photojournalists in the U.S., with work in National Geographic, Outdoor Life, and Audubon. His hands-on fieldwork informs the clear, practical guidance throughout this book.
Add a landmark wildlife reference to your shelf—made for readers, hunters, and nature lovers.
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