A Curated Selection of 13 Fascinating Books About Snakes is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the intricate world of serpentine creatures, weaving together a tapestry of natural history, behavioral studies, and cultural significance. This collection spans the spectrum of literary styles, from academic treatises to engaging narratives, offering an unparalleled insight into the diverse themes surrounding these enigmatic reptiles. Each piece, meticulously chosen, stands out within th...

In "Poisonous Snakes of Texas and First Aid Treatment of Their Bites," John E. Werler presents a meticulously researched examination of the venomous serpents that inhabit the diverse ecosystems of Texas. This authoritative text blends scientific rigor with accessible prose, providing detailed descriptions of each species alongside captivating illustrations. The book is contextualized within a growing interest in herpetology and public health, offering invaluable insights into snake identif...

With species ranging from the legendary, fear-inspiring western diamond-backed rattlesnake to the tiny threadsnakes, Texas has a greater diversity of snakes than any other state in the country. This fully illustrated field guide to Texas snakes, written by two of the state’s most respected herpetologists and updated by their student and later colleague, gives you the most current and complete information to identify and understand all 111 species and subspecies.Texas Snakes: A Field Guide ...

The acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history.The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations.Ted Levin aims to change t...

The tragic saga of the Donner Party has inspired both legend and scholarship ever since the survivors were rescued from the High Sierra snows in the spring of 1847. When archaeologist Donald L. Hardesty and four colleagues—a historian and three other archaeologists—turned their collective attention to the ordeal of the Donner Party, the result was an original and sometimes surprising new study of this pioneer group and their place in the history of overland migration. Now available for the...

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah is the location of one of the best-known terrestrial records for the late Cretaceous. A major effort in the new century has documented over 2,000 new vertebrate fossil sites, provided new radiometric dates, and identified five new genera of ceratopsids, two new species of hadrosaur, a probable new genus of hypsilophodontid, new pachycephalosaurs and ankylosaurs, several kinds of theropods (including a new genus of oviraptor and a new ...

IntroductionThe weasel's agility and speed take it in and out of retreats, over obstacles and across open places in amazingly rapid fashion and are responsible for the animal's actions being described as "quick as a flash." The common long-tailed weasel of the United States measures approximately a foot and a half in length, of which the tail comprises a third; but the round, slender body is scarcely more than an inch and a half in diameter. Brown above and whitish below in summer ...

In "North American Plesiosaurs: Elasmosaurus, Cimoliasaurus, and Polycotylus," Samuel Wendell Williston meticulously examines the anatomy and paleobiology of these ancient marine reptiles that thrived during the Late Cretaceous period. With a scholarly depth characteristic of Williston's work, the book combines detailed anatomical drawings and fossils' descriptions. His use of scientific nomenclature reflects the burgeoning field of vertebrate paleontology in the late 19th century, context...

The most complete account of ancient man in the New York area ever published in one volume, this book traces a rich, 8000-year story of human prehistory. Beginning with the first known inhabitants, Paleo-Indian hunters who lived approximately 7000 B.C., the author gives a detailed chronological account of the complex of cultural units that have existed in the area, culminating in the Iroquois tribes encountered by the European colonists at the dawn of the seventeenth century.All of ...

With the exception of the Grand Canyon itself, none of the great gorges of the American Southwest is more uniquely beautiful than Canyon de Chelly, with its sheer red cliffs and innumerable prehistoric Indian dwellings. Of all the important centers of prehistoric Anasazi culture, only this magnificent canyon shows an unbroken record of settlement for more than 1,000 years. In this liberally illustrated book, rock art authority Campbell Grant examines four aspects of the sp...

The temple mound and mortuary at Town Creek, in Montgomery County, is one of the few surviving earthen mounds built by prehistoric Native Americans in North Carolina. It has been recognized as an important archaeological site for almost sixty years and, as a state historic site, has become a popular destination for the public. This book is Joffre Coe’s illustrated chronicle of the archaeological research conducted at Town Creek, a project with which Coe has been intimately involved for mor...

I recently came across a little-known story about the body of an alleged Bigfoot creature that was discovered in the forests of Oregon shortly after the Columbus Day Storm of 1962. Although I was not familiar with this particular Bigfoot story, I was quite familiar with the Columbus Day Storm because it occurred on my thirteenth birthday while my family sheltered in place as our house sustained extensive damage from the powerful winds and torrential rain. Although eyewitness accounts of th...