Reference

	An Introduction to the Deer of Australia With Special Reference to Victoria by Arthur Bentley. This is the 3rd or Bunyip Edition. 368pp/ 250 x 165mm/ colour frontispiece, profusely illustrated in b&w/ casebound Publication Date: 31/10/1998. Click to return to Hunting - Deer	PRICE A$59.95

	This book covers in detail the introduction of deer into Victoria and the South-East of South Australia, but also includes information for all States and Territories, the offshore islands and Papua New Guinea. It gives specific coverage to each of the deer species established in the wild, however the author devotes much of his attention to the sambar. It is a 'must have' for anyone interested in deer in Australia.

Australian Game Head Taxidermy David Luxford 116pp/ 220 x 150mm/ profusely illustrated in b&w/ limp		PRICE A$32.65
A comprehensive guide to home taxidermy by a professional taxidermist which will help avoid the difficulties that can occur in the art of taxidermy.

Complete Book on Tanning Skins & Furs, The James Churchill USA/ 197 pp/ 230 x 160 mm/ illus. b&w/ casebound		PRICE A$53.60
All one needs to know to make soft leathers and dressed furs and skins from mammals, birds and reptiles. Deals with American game but the techniques still apply.

Deer and the Tiger, The George Schaller 370pp/ 245 x 160mm/ illus. b&w/ casebound		PRICE A$50.60
The author is a doyen of nature writers and one of the leading wildlife biologists and thinkers in the world today. The book was written during his earliest quest for nature's secrets but the hallmark of greatness will be perceived throughout. The study is set in India's Kanha National Park. It is an organised study of wild deer, other hoofed animals and predators, focusing on the tiger. Separate chapters on the chital (including comparisons with hog deer), the barasingha and the sambar cover description, population dynamics, and the general and social behaviour of these species.

Deer: The New Zealand Story David Yerex NZ/ 200pp/ 285 x 210mm/ illus. col., b&w/ limp or casebound		PRICE A$39.95 A$55.00
This is a comprehensive history of the deer in New Zealand. David Yerex has had a life-long interest in deer beginning in childhood when his father, 'Skipper' Yerex, headed the Deer Control Section of the Department of Internal Affairs. Since red deer were introduced to New Zealand in the 1850s, they have been at various times protected, hunted for trophy heads, condemned as pests and slaughtered in their thousands, raised to great commercial value and slaughtered in even greater numbers, finally to become an animal of value.

Deer of the World Valerius Geist 432pp/ 280 x 216mm/ 16 pp colour/ 150 line drawings/ casebound		PRICE A$135.00
This exciting new work provides an endless source of information and interest. Its compelling narrative covers deer evolution, behaviour and ecology, and gives comprehensive explanations in all these areas. The book elucidates as to how the deer populations have adapted to their individual environments, their breeding patterns and social behaviours, thus providing an authoritative reference for stalkers, game managers, wildlife watchers, researchers and scientists. It contains full coverage of every deer species worldwide, including recent discoveries in species once thought to be extinct. The author is very well qualified to write such an ambitious volume, having had over forty years experience in research and is internationally well respected for his numerous books, films and articles.

Dingo, The Laurie Corbett 200pp/ 240 x 175mm/ illus b7w/ limp		PRICE A$22.00
A subspecies of the grey wolf, the dingo was brought to Australia about 4,000 years ago by Asian mariners. In his book, Corbett first considers the evolution of these animals, their present distribution, and their relations with indigenous people in Asia and Australia. While this book is of a scientific nature, it is eminently readable by the lay reader.

Encyclopedia of Deer G. Kenneth Whitehead SUPPLIED ON CD-ROM		PRICE A$135.00
The encyclopedia is now unavailable in book form, but the publishers have now produced it on CD. It contains every image, photograph, map and detail of the original book with the added bonus of a full search and cross-referencing facility. There is also a significant cost advantage in purchase of the CD.

Fallow Deer Donald and Norma Chapman 271pp/ 235mm x 180mm/ profusely illus b&w, charts and tables/ casebound		PRICE A$84.00
In 1975, the authors produced this, the definitive work in the English language on this species. Includes a chapter on the endangered Mesopotamian fallow deer. This 1997 reprint has been produced in response to the continuing demand for the book. New to the book are 8 pages of post-1975 references.

Field Dressing Big Game James Churchill USA/ 88 pp/ 210 x 140mm/ illus. b&w / limp/		PRICE A$27.80
This small book covers all American game, but the basics apply to our game species.

Forest Deer Project 1982, The Max Downes 190pp/ 295 x 210mm/ illustrated and with maps/ reproduced photocopy/ limp/		PRICE A$20.00
This book by the eminent game biologist is essential reading for the better understanding of the sambar deer in south-east Australia.

Hog Deer, The Ron Mayze & Geoff Moore 408pp/ 235 x 155mm/ illustrated in colour and b&w, with maps and figures/ casebound.		PRICE A$59.95
This monograph on the little known hog deer (Axis porcinus) was compiled as the result of the authors' long association with the species in its limited range in south-eastern Victoria into which it was introduced in the 1860s. All aspects of its behaviour and ecology are explored, along with its native range status, hunting and management. Closely related species such as the Axis, Calamian and Bawean deer are discussed and an extensive bibliography is included. We consider this to be a book of world importance. See also Book Reviews and Specials

Home Book of Taxidermy and Tanning Gerald J. Gantz 160 pp/ 220 x 160 mm/ illus. b&w / limp.		PRICE A$42.85
The amateur's primer on mounting fish, birds and mammals. Includes information on moulds, forms and papier-mache. Twelve different tanning solutions.

Indian Blackbuck, The M. K. Ranjitsinh India/ 156pp/ 245 x 175mm/ illus. col., b&w, charts & tables / casebound.		PRICE A$28.60
While much of the literature on Indian wildlife has been devoted to the tiger, the Indian Blackbuck is possibly the most representative species on the Indian sub-continent. This book, written after almost 50 years observing them, provides the first complete work on the species. It explores all aspects of the species from range and distribution through to biological and social and behavioural characteristics. The work also explores the current status and conservation needs of this, another declining wildlife species.

Last Tasmanian Tiger, The Robert Paddle 273pp/ 255 x 185mm/ illus. b&w, / casebound.		PRICE A$29.95
The history and extinction of the thylacine, this book is the most complete and up-to-date examination of the behaviour, social history and extinction of one of Australia's most fascinating carnivores. Contains also an interesting insight into the politics of preservation.

Leopard in India, The J. C. Daniel 228pp/ 145 x 255mm/ illus. b&w, & folded map/ casebound.		PRICE A$28.60
The author has collated all the available information in the early issues of the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, arranged in its proper sequence. The men who made these observations had a genuine love for India’s wilderness and the animals they hunted.

Muntjac Norma Chapman and Stephen Harris 28pp/ 210 x 145/ illus. col., b&w/ limp		PRICE A$12.55
One of a series of booklets on deer in Britain published by The Mammal Society and The British Deer Society. This booklet provides comprehensive information on the biology of Reeves Muntjac which is widely established and increasing its range in England.

Native Trees & Shrubs of South-eastern Australia Leon Costermans 422pp/ 260 x 220mm/ prof. Illus. col., b&w/ limp		PRICE A$42.50
A comprehensive coverage of 900 species found in an area embracing the Flinders and Mt. Lofty Ranges in South Australia, through Victoria and southern New South Wales to the NSW south coast, this book provides the capacity for plant identification by the layman. Excellent for use by people interested in deer in the wild.

Royal Stags of Windsor, The D. Bruce Banwell NZ&A/ 288pp/ 255 x 200mm/ profusely Illus. b&w/ casebound		PRICE A$25.00
The influence and history of the Windsor Great Park strain of European red deer has never before been documented. These animals were the foundation stock for many of the English and European parks and for almost all the red deer of Australia. In New Zealand, they formed the basis of the famous Wairarapa, or Royal Albert herd and subsequent liberations placed Windsor Great Park bloodlines to several other significant and smaller herds on both islands. Special Price.

Saving Wild Tigers Valmik Thapar India/ 412pp/ 220 x 140mm/ Illus. b&w/ limp		PRICE A$50.00
This work charts key moments in the fight to save the tiger. It comprises the finest examples of tiger conservation by the greatest defenders of wild tigers. It is a wonderfully readable anthology on the perils faced by tigers, and the travails of those trying to ensure it retains its regal, untamed magnificence.

Secret Life of Wombats, The James Woodford 226pp/ 235 x 150mm/ prof. Illus. col., b&w/ limp		PRICE A$27.50
James Woodford explores the mysteries of one of the world's most intriguing marsupials and traces its evolution on the great island continent.

Snake Island and the Cattlemen of the Sea Cheryl Glowrey 133pp/ 290 x 205mm/ Illus. b&w/ limp		PRICE A$27.50
For over 160 years cattlemen have driven herds across the sea at low tides from Port Welshpool to Snake Island, a practice that unites the first settlers in Gippsland with the cattlemen of today. Some references to deer are contained in this important historical document.

Tiger in India, The J. C. Daniel India/ 300pp/ 240 x 160mm/ illus. col., b&w/ casebound		PRICE A$50.00
The tiger has always been associated with India as hunting the tiger was the acme of sport hunting. Considerable data is available on its natural history history from hunters who had to study the habits and behaviour of the animal if they were to stay alive.

Using a Map and Compass. Don Geary. 156 pp/ 210 x 140 mm/ illus. b&w/ limp		PRICE A$37.50
Topics covered include using a compass, maps, navigating and planning in the field. A complete guide to exploring the outdoors.

Wegner's Bibliography on Deer and Deer Hunting Robert Wegner 328pp/ 240 x 155mm/ a few b&w illus./ casebound		PRICE A$87.20
A comprehensive, annotated compilation of books in English pertaining to deer and their hunting 1413 - 1991.

Wild Host, The Rupert Isaacson 328pp/ 255 x 195mm/ lavishly illus. colour, b&w/ casebound		PRICE A$45.00
Through portraits of seven British fox hunting packs the author explores the reality of hunting and surveys hunting in the USA, Europe and Australasia. He examines the links between ancient hunting and approaches to our own highly formalised versions. Though bred for hunting the fox, today sambar hunters grieve for the foxhound, lost from our sambar-hunting field through regulation of doubtful purpose. The Wild Host, a beautifully illustrated book, is for lovers of the foxhound and followers of the hunt.

Wild Deer of Australia Mike Harrison 56pp/ 210 x 145mm/ illus. col., b&w/ limp		PRICE A$8.20
This attractive booklet gives detailed information on the species of deer established in a wild state in Australia. An ideal introduction and reference to this subject which includes discussion on the realities of exotic species in the Australian environment, wildlife management and hunting.