{"product_id":"arizona-rattlesnake-tales-paperback","title":"Arizona Rattlesnake Tales by Michael D. Hankins","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b247ef0500f9f64-120\"\u003eUnderstanding the history of human-reptile interactions adds an incredible layer of depth to the study of herpetology. \u003cspan class=\"citation-237\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-237\"\u003eArizona Rattlesnake Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-237 citation-end-237\"\u003e by Michael D. Hankins takes readers back to the rugged American frontier, exploring what it was like for early pioneers and cowboys to live alongside the dreaded \"rattler\" in a time long before the invention of antivenom.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b247ef0500f9f64-121\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-236 citation-end-236\"\u003eRather than a biological textbook, this is a captivating historical account.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-235 citation-end-235\"\u003eHankins—a lifelong outdoorsman and conservationist—compiles real, unedited newspaper clippings from 1866 to 1923 to paint a vivid picture of the hardships, tragedies, and sometimes humorous encounters early settlers faced.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-234 citation-end-234\"\u003eWhile grounded in history, the ultimate goal of the book is to foster a deeper respect for rattlesnakes and advocate for the conservation practices needed to protect these iconic predators today.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_6b247ef0500f9f64-125\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Historical Sources:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-230 citation-end-230\"\u003eThe inclusion of actual, unedited vintage newspaper clippings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries provides an incredibly authentic look into frontier life.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the deep-rooted myths, fears, and realities that have shaped the public perception of rattlesnakes over the last century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_6b247ef0500f9f64-126\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePro-Conservation Message:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003eDespite the scary historical tales, the author frames the narrative around the importance of respecting and preserving wild rattlesnake populations today.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_6b247ef0500f9f64-127\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Unique Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-228 citation-end-228\"\u003eOffers a completely different reading experience from standard care manuals or academic ecology texts, making it a fantastic read for history buffs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b247ef0500f9f64-128\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003e History enthusiasts, conservationists, field herpers, and anyone interested in the cultural history of the American Southwest and its most famous venomous reptiles.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948961583303,"sku":"9781977216922","price":25.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/8590\/3815\/files\/Unsu6TooHq9781977216922.webp?v=1785895764","url":"https:\/\/rachelsreptileresource.shop\/products\/arizona-rattlesnake-tales-paperback","provider":"Rachel's Reptile Resource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}