Twilight of the animal kingdom
Larry Harris • 1972 • W. Ritchie Press
- Author
- Larry Harris
- First published
- 1972
- Publisher
- W. Ritchie Press
- Subjects
- Pictorial works · Rare animals
- ISBN
- 9780378604130
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Twilight of the Animal Kingdom, authored by Larry Harris and published by the Ward Ritchie Press in 1972, serves as a poignant reflection on the vulnerability of wildlife during a period of rising environmental awareness. The Ward Ritchie Press, known for its commitment to fine printing and high-quality design in Southern California, provided a sophisticated aesthetic vehicle for Harris’s observational prose and concerns regarding ecological decline. The book captures the ethos of the early 1970s, a time when the conservation movement was transitioning from niche activism to a mainstream societal priority.
The design of the work reflects the publisher’s emphasis on craftsmanship and the integration of text with visual presentation. By documenting specific species and habitats in a state of flux, Harris intended to catalog the fragility of natural systems. Upon its release, the book was noted for its balance of narrative sensitivity and factual inquiry, serving as a contemplative piece for those interested in the intersections of natural history and literature rather than as a technical scientific manual.
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