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Discover a mid-century treasure: the 1950 hardcover Untruths About Animals by Orville A. Lindquist. This volume challenges common myths about wildlife. Perfect for anyone who loves vintage books and curious animal facts.
• Title: Untruths About Animals: A Cyclopedia of Animal Fallacies
• Author: Orville A. Lindquist
• Publisher: The Dietz Press, Incorporated (Richmond, Virginia), 1950
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket (English)
• Dimensions: 9″ × 7″ × 1″ (approximately)
• Pages: 117
• Weight: ~8 oz
Condition:
• Hardcover boards are clean, with sharp corners
• Dust jacket shows edgewear, small tears, and light scuffs (see photos)
• Text block is clean, pages lightly toned from age
• Binding remains tight, no loose pages
Why You’ll Love It:
• Uncovers surprising animal “fallacies”—from the bat to the bear to the camel
• Clear, concise entries make it a fun, quick read
• Vintage charm: classic mid-century layout and illustrations
• Great conversation starter on wildlife myths
• Compact size fits easily on any shelf or coffee table
Author Blurb:
Orville A. Lindquist wrote several “fact vs. fiction” titles in the 1940s–’50s. His engaging style makes learning easy and fun, debunking myths with simple language and clear examples.
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