The Wild Duck Chase by Martin J Smith
The strange and unpredictable world of competitive duck painting--and the Federal Duck Stamp's efforts to save wildlife habitats.
Martin Smith's The Wild Duck Chase is a smartly written, wonderful look at waterfowl conservation at its apexEvery page was a treat. Once you start, you won't be able to stop. Highly recommend! -- Douglas Brinkley, professor of history at Rice University and author of Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America Participation borders on and, frequently, merges with obsession ... And obsession makes for a surprisingly compelling read. Los Angeles Times Well-written, insightful, and just plain fun to read. -- David Allen Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds An interesting bit of Americana well reported. Kirkus Reviews Martin Smith investigates a little-known federal program and finds it brimming with fun characters, a quirky culture, and valuable lessons for anyone who wants government to actually work. -- Mark Obmascik, author of The Big Year
Martin J. Smith is editor in chief of the monthly Orange Coast magazine and a former senior editor of the Los Angeles Times Magazine. The author of several nonfiction books and crime novels, he lives in Southern California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780802779526 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802779522 |
| Title | The Wild Duck Chase |
| Author | Martin J Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Year published | 2012-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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