Title: The Reptiles of North America
Author: Raymond L. Ditmars
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
Place of Publication: Garden City, New York
Year: 1939
Binding: Hardcover
A landmark work of American herpetology by renowned naturalist Raymond L. Ditmars. This comprehensive reference surveys the crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles, and tortoises inhabiting the United States and northern Mexico.
Written by one of the twentieth century's most respected zoologists and wildlife educators, this volume combines scientific classification, identification keys, habitat information, and detailed species descriptions. It remains an important work for collectors of natural history books and students of reptiles.
Raymond L. Ditmars was one of America's pioneering herpetologists and served as Curator of Mammals and Reptiles at the New York Zoological Park. His books introduced generations of readers to reptile study and helped establish modern popular interest in herpetology.
This volume remains a significant reference in the history of North American zoology and wildlife literature, valued by collectors, researchers, and natural history enthusiasts.
Good vintage condition. Green hardcover binding with reptile motif on front cover and gilt spine lettering. Binding appears intact and pages are secure. Age-related foxing is visible on the title page. General shelf wear, rubbing, and handling wear consistent with age and use may be present. Illustrated with color plates and numerous photographs. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.
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