The Encyclopedia of Deer [Hardcover]

Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2004

This comprehensive new reference work provides a unique source of information about all 45 of the worlds deer species, covering everything from the ubiquitous North American whitetail to the hairy-fronted muntjac of east China. "The Encyclopedia of Deer" thoroughly covers each species physical characteristics, behavior, range, and population (many species are rare and/or endangered), and its relationship to humans in the areas in which it lives. The text is complemented by Rues amazing photographs, which capture deer in every season and activity. Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III, the most published wildlife photographer in North America, has spent much of his life studying, photographing, and living with wildlife in its natural habitat. This lifelong dedication and knowledge is sure to make "The Encyclopedia of Deer" a valuable reference work for years to come.

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About the Author

Dr Leonard Lee Rue III has spent much of his life studying, photographing, and living with wildlife in its natural habitats. He is the author of 28 books on wildlife and is also one of the most published wildlife photographers in the USA. He writes monthly columns for "Deer & Deer Hunting" and "Outdoor Photographer" magazines. He received two honours from the Outdoor Writers' Association of America: the "Excellence in Craft" and the "Jade of Chiefs" awards. In 1990, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Colorado State University for "the dissemination of knowledge on wildlife," and in 1997, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photographers' Association (NANPA).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (August 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896585905
• ISBN-13: 978-0896585904
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,560,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative book, November 18, 2006

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D. Whitcher (Spokane Valley) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Deer (Hardcover)

Good book about deer around the U.S., along with moose and reindeer. Includes info about deer habitat and breeding, etc. Better price buying through Amazon.com than Barnes and Noble.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No good deer books, February 8, 2007

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B. Hennigar "wolf lover" (dunno) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Deer (Hardcover)

There are nice pictures and nice tidbits of info about deer but generally there are no good, unbiased deer books that exist. Most books are loaded with jargon about hunting and "management" practices. Sadly, I have yet to find a good deer book with unbiased educated information about deer. I wish the book had more pictures for each type of deer and more specific info about the animals. Many deer books just talk about deer and people, something I don`t care about. If I wanted to read a hunting magazine I`d buy one for my bathroom reading.

1.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia???, December 11, 2011

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Ciprian Ciubotariu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Deer (Hardcover)

Very scarce information, the kind of copy paste from different web sites. The way the materials are presented, there was no scientific investment (work/research) from the author. Relative poor quality photos. Does not cover almost any data about subspecies, range etc. The term encyclopedia is by all means a commercially directed label as the whole book is pathetically poor in information and photos. I regret that I bought it.