Ernest Thompson Seton
Subtitle: the life and legacy of an artist and conservationist
By: David L. Witt  ; foreword by David Attenborough
Contributors: Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946; New Mexico History Museum
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Layton, Utah
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781423603917
Description: This is the intriguing story of one of the world's first conservationists, who served as the inspiration behind the Boy Scouts of America and dedicated his life to preserving nature and promoting outdoor youth education. Celebrated in text and visuals, Ernest Thompson Seton features more than 100 of Seton's paintings and illustrations and will serve as the catalog for an exhibition (opening May 24, 2009) on Seton at the New Mexico History Museum, which sees more than 100,000 visitors annually. -- publisher's description.
Notes: " While this book stands on its own, it also serves as the exhibition catalog for a nearly yearlong show  at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe"--Pref.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-180) and index.