The Great Arc of the Wild Sheep [Paperback]

James L. Clark (Author), Richard M. Mitchell (Designer)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 080611472X | ISBN-13: 978-0806114729 | Publication Date: September 1994

This fine reprint from Safari Press is perhaps the most complete work done on all the species and subspecies of the wild sheep of the world.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This reprint from Safari Press is the most complete work ever done on all the species and subspecies of the wild sheep of the world. Clark traveled to Asia, Wyoming, Alberta, British Columbia, Alaska, and Africa on hunting and collecting expeditions for the wild sheep of the world. He was a longtime taxidermist for the Museum of Natural History in New York and an accomplished biologist; all the information he collected over a lifetime of research is here in this book. All the sheep of the world are listed with descriptions, distribution maps, and photos. Includes many hunting stories for rare and unusual species. A fantastic work on sheep hunting and identification, which is likely never to be surpassed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 247 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080611472X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806114729
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,790,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" book for all sheep enthusiast!!, October 10, 1998

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[e-mail] (Spruce Pine, Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Great Arc of the Wild Sheep (Paperback)

Although published in 1964,this is perhaps the most complete work on wild sheep avaliable to the layman.Written in an easy read style, this work is full of stories of old hunts and the trials of old hunters.I find myself coming back to it time after time......

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but not what I expected, May 3, 2007

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Mark Nell "Wafaring Stranger" (Moscow, ID) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Great Arc of the Wild Sheep (Paperback)

This book was interesting for a number of reasons, but it is not a "hunting book". If you want sheep hunting stories and tactics look elsewhere. The book discusses the various sheep species of the world in a easy to read but scientific manner. Also included is some interesting historical details of the mountainour regions these sheep inhabit. If you are thinking about sheep hunting internationally this would be a great (but a little outdated) read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Background for Horned Domestic Sheep, December 26, 2000

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J. Custer (Lake City, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Great Arc of the Wild Sheep (Hardcover)

As an owner of many domestic horned sheep, which are descended from the wild sheep described in the book, I found this book fascinating especially the attention paid to horn type, growth and comparisons between subspecies. It serves as a great foundation as I continually learn to understand and improve my flock.