At the Forest's Edge: Memoir of a Physician-Naturalist

by David T. Hellyer

Overview

Pediatrician David Hellyer (b. 1913) records his family history and the life experiences that led to his founding of the 600-acre Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, a wildlife sanctuary in Eatonville, Washington.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780295999739
Publisher:	University of Washington Press
Publication date:	04/18/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	376
File size:	29 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

What People are Saying About This

Murray Morgan

David Hellyer—physician, naturalist, world traveler, horseman, boxing enthusiast, and creator of Northwest Trek wildlife sanctuary—has lived one of the most varied and useful lives of anyone I know. His memoirs reflect the dry humor, the astonishing range of expertise, and the combination of charm, creativity, and energy that have made his careers possible.
—(Murray Morgan, author of Skid Road)

Charles R. Faust

During the past century, many great men with passion and spirit have made an effort to help preserve the wildlife on our planet. David Hellyer is one of these men. His book, At the Forest's Edge, is a great collection of remembrances of his life, leading up to the opening of the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Washington State. His enduring memories of times, places, and people make for a fascinating tale.
—(Charles R. Faust, Zoological Society of San Diego )

Victor B. Scheffer

His richly anecdotal story is a valuable contribution to the history of the Pacific Northwest.
—(Victor B. Scheffer, author of The Shaping of Environmentalism in America)

Editorial Reviews

In this 1985 volume, Hellyer discusses his life as a pediatrician and naturalist leading up to his creation of the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Washington State. His adventures, shown in the numerous monochrome pictures that dot the text, took him to the Northwest and as far away as Japan. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\

Library Journal

Pediatrician David Hellyer (b. 1913) records his family history and the life experiences that led to his founding of the 600-acre Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, a wildlife sanctuary in Eatonville, Washington. Originally published by Pacific Search Press in 1985. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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