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A freelance wildlife writer offers a biography of the life and work of Morley Nelson, a passionate defender of American birds of prey whose advocacy for conservation laws, as well as his achievements in the field of falconry, nature films, raptor rehabilitation, and related work are covered in the book, along with his years of WWII service as a company commander in the elite 10th Mountain Division in the Italian Alps. B&w photos, with a few in color. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton PressMorley Nelson’s achievements with birds of prey conservation have had a major impact on the welfare of raptors around the world. “When you’re around him, you feel like a bit of a disciple. There are a few people in this world who revealed something that was important to know. People like Jacques Cousteau. He showed you the world beneath the sea and he made you fall in love with it. This is what Morley did with birds of prey.”—Roy Disney.
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