The Arctic Wolf: Ten Years With the Pack [Hardcover]

L. David Mech (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Dr. Mech has been studying the same pack of wolves in the Arctic since the mid-1980s. He shared his original discovery and adventures in his bestselling classic The Artic Wolf: Living With the Pack. Now, a decade later, Dr. Mech invites you to celebrate ten years with the pack in this special anniversary edition in which he shares dozens of new photographs and the latest news about the pack along with his original text and photographs.

Also recommended: The Way of the Wolf, A Society of Wolves, The Wolves of Yellowstone, Polar Bears.

An internationally acclaimed wildlife research biologist, "wolfman" Dr. L. David Mech has studied wolves and their prey full-time since 1958, except for a four-year period when he studied radio-tracking. During his long career as a wolf biologist, he has published five books, including the original version of The Arctic Wolf: Living With the Pack, an international bestseller published by Voyageur Press in 1988.

Editorial Reviews

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"The Arctic Wolf is totally captivating. From the first sentence to the end, I was held until I read it all, and I enthusiastically recommend it to anyone with a shred of interest in nature." -- Les Blacklock

"Mech is the foremost expert on wolves in this country, possibly in the world, hands down." -- Smithsonian magazine

"Mech's engrossing first-person account documents the scientist's landmark expedition to the High Arctic. . . . may establish itself as a towering classic of popular ecological literature. . . . sure to entrance wildlife enthusiasts." -- Booklist

"Outstanding photographs. . . . a welcome addition to any library." -- Natural History

"The world's leading wolf biologist writes of fulfilling a lifelong dream in this spirited, lavishly illustrated book. . . . a must for wolf-lovers." -- Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Pr; 10 Anv Sub edition (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896583538
• ISBN-13: 978-0896583535
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,158,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, June 9, 2008

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Smidek Vojtech - See all my reviews
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This is very great work. The book includes famous story and excellent photos of wolves. I thank very much to David L. Mech for his book.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, July 7, 2000

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This review is from: The Arctic Wolf: Ten Years With the Pack (Hardcover)

I enjoyed reading about the lives of these wolves. I only wish I could have been there. The books also contains some great photos.