Chapman, Abel - The Borders and Beyond - Arctic. Cheviot. Tropic - 1924

Extensive observations of wildlife across diverse regions

Chapman, Abel
The Borders and Beyond - Arctic. Cheviot. Tropic
London: Gurney & Jackson, 1924 [First Edition]

8vo (23x17 cm); xxi, 489pp + plates. Illustrated with 13 coloured plates (Riddell) + b/w in-text illustrations + 2 fold-out maps. Green hardback cloth cover.

Condition good minus: Cover rubbed and marked. Edge-wear. Chipping to restored spine ends, with some loss. Inner hinge cracking. Page edge browning. Foxing.

Comprehensive work that encapsulates Chapman’s extensive observations of wildlife across diverse regions, including the Arctic, the Cheviot Hills, and tropical environments. It reflects a lifetime dedicated to studying nature in its more untamed forms, focusing on species that inhabit remote and inhospitable areas. Chapman’s writing delves into the behaviors and characteristics of wildlife, particularly focusing on bird life and salmon. Overall, “The Borders and Beyond” serves as a significant contribution to early 20th-century natural history literature, reflecting Chapman’s passion for and dedication to the study of wildlife across varied and challenging landscapes.