| Author |
Murie, Adolph, 1899-1974 |
| Illustrator |
Murie, Olaus J. (Olaus Johan), 1889-1963 |
| Photographer |
Ott, Charles J. |
| LoC No. |
63004825
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| Title |
Mammals of Mount McKinley National Park
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Mammals of Mount McKinley National Park" by Adolph Murie is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. The book serves as a reference guide documenting the various mammal species that inhabit Mount McKinley National Park in Alaska, delving into their behaviors, habitats, and interactions within the ecosystem. The likely topic of the work is a detailed examination of park mammals, with a focus on ecological insights and the preservation of wilderness. The opening of this publication presents a poetic and philosophical introduction to the significance of national parks, particularly highlighting the Mount McKinley region's commitment to protecting wildlife and natural landscapes. It describes the interconnectedness of animals and plants within a thriving ecosystem, emphasizing the freedom that these species experience in the park. The initial parts also outline the purpose of the guidebook, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of various mammal species, including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, while hinting at their intricate roles within the park's ecology. This foundational context prepares the reader for a rich exploration of the lives of North America’s diverse mammals in their natural habitats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Mammals -- Alaska -- Denali National Park and Preserve
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| Subject |
Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61433 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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