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Nero, Robert. GROWING OLD TOGETHER AND OTHER POEMS.
Natural Heritage, Toronto, 2005.
96 pp, 9" H, soft cover. ISBN 1897045115 "Naturalist, ornithologist, avocational archaeologist and poet, Winnipeg's Dr. Robert W. Nero has authored nine books dealing with his amazing spectrum of interests. (This) is the newest collection of poet ry by this gifted writer, revealing his sensitivity and keen observation of the natural world. In his frequently passionate poetry, Nero plays tribute to his wife, Ruth, who has, over many years, encouraged Bob to write and to pursue his outdoor i n terests - all the while sharing him with Lady Grayl, the Great Gray Owl he found injured and starving in 1984. From that time on, Lady Grayl toured with Bob Nero to raise funds for numerous environmental projects and to educate thousands of ch i ld re n and adults about conservation." The book closes with a tribute to Lady Grayl. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright. Fine
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Nero, Robert. SPRING AGAIN AND OTHER POEMS.
Natural Heritage, Toronto, 1997.
82 pp, 9" H, soft cover. ISBN 189621925X "In this new collection of poems, noted naturalist-writer, Robert Nero, offers insightful reflections on a variety of birds, from peregrine falcons, great grey owls and common ravens to purple martins and o rioles. We are also offered surprising glimpses of such diverse wildlife as frogs, chipmunks, shrews, ants, dragonflies and spiders. It is nature in all seasons that holds Dr. Nero's attention as he develops intriguing views of ordinary scenes a n d events. But the poems in this collection also speak of love, passion and introspection, thus revealing a deeper and increasingly personal side of one of Canada's most respected naturalists. A combination of scientific training and experienc e, a lo ng with ecological awareness and writer's craft, is brought to bear in this fine assortment of poems." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright.
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Nero, Robert. THE SITE: A PERSONAL ODYSSEY.
Natural Heritage, Toronto, 2001.
95 pp, 9" H, soft cover. ISBN 1896219705 B&w photographs, map. "Poetry or potsherds? That's the surprising dilemma one of Canada's well-known nature writers confronts in this highly personalized account of a lifetime's involvement as an avocatio nal archaeologist. With deft descriptive powers, (he) leads us gently into this new facet of his amazing spectrum of interest. Not unexpectedly, there even is poetry in his approach to studying prehistoric remains! From childhood to adolescenc e , to wartime service with the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific, from exploring the vast sand dunes of Lake Athabasca to excavating a 3000-year-old-site he discovered west of Winnipeg, Nero allows us to share his enthusiasm and excitement in out do or adventures." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright. Fine
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