Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife by Henry Hill Collins Jr. (1959) | Vintage Nature Reference Book

A Classic Nature Companion for Every Explorer

Whether you’re identifying birds in your backyard or exploring a forest trail, this 1959 edition of Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife is your vintage passport to nature.

 This comprehensive volume, compiled by Henry Hill Collins Jr., covers a wide range of species—from birds and mammals to reptiles, amphibians, and marine life—across the eastern, central, and northern U.S.

📌 Book Details:

• Title: Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife: East, Central, and North
• Author: Henry Hill Collins Jr.
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York
• Publication Date: 1959
• Genre: Nature / Field Guide
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Pages: 683
• Size: 8 x 5 x 2 inches
• Condition: Wear on dust jacket and cover (as shown); binding solid and interior pages clean.

Why You'll Love It:

• Over 700 species covered
• 2,000+ illustrations including black-and-white and range maps
• Sections include birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, seashells, and marine invertebrates
• Great for collectors, hikers, homeschoolers, or fans of vintage educational texts

Filled with 683 pages of detailed descriptions, illustrations, and distribution maps, this guide is a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, or anyone who loves the wilderness. It's more than just a reference—it's a snapshot of mid-century wildlife knowledge.

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