Tracks & Trails

"Tracks & Trails" by Leonard Rossell. 1928; Boy Scouts of America; New York City. The book features photographs as well as illustrations throughout by the author.
From the front cover:"A nature classic for young and old, rich in story values and richer still in knowledge of the ways of the 'wild folk,' imparting its own store of information in a delightful style enhanced by liberal illustrations."
The chapters are as follows:I. The Isle of PalmsII. Riddles in the SandIII. Birds of PassageIV. All AboardV. Hoodwinked by Molly CottontailVI. Sambo Tracks a 'PossumVII. Snapping a Snowy EgretVIII. Winged NeighborsIX. Stalking a Wild TurkeyX. Around the Camp FireXI. Sailing to MaineXII. Visiting the Log CabinXIII. Rip Meets a SkunkXIV. Up the Winding RiverXV. A Wayward WoodchuckXVI. Mountain TrailsXVII. Night NoisesXVIII. A Merry ChristmasXIX. Tales of the PlainsXX. Secrets in the SnowXXI. Homeward Bound* Ancient Tracks* How to Photograph Animals and Birds* Hints on Making Casts of Tracks* Index to Drawings to Tracks and Trails
Condition:Clean front cover and spine with no stains; sharp corners; nice illustration on front cover with sharp gilt design. Tight binding. No splits. No loose pages. Great condition text pages - clean and white with no writing, stains, foxing or stains found. There is a small stain at the gutter at the front of the book between the pastedown and end paper. The dust jacket has light soiling to the back cover; there are chips and tears along the perimeter, most notably at the upper edge (see photo). Overall in very good condition.