This is a vintage hardcover copy of The Audubon Book of True Nature Stories, edited by John K. Terres and illustrated by Walter W. Ferguson. The book is a compilation of real-life nature stories, observations, and illustrations, gathered from the pages of Audubon Magazine. It features stories about various wildlife including birds, chipmunks, deer, and coyotes. The original editions were published in 1958 by Thomas Y. Crowell Company. This specific copy appears to be a book club edition, a common format for vintage books.
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