Silently, by NIght - 1964

"This curious, unexpectedly delightful book on bats will charm every reader by its style and humor, but more, by the wealth of fascinating information it contains. Russell Peterson, a well-known mammalogist, tells far more about bats than most people ever thought they would care to know, and he deals with these astonishing animals in such an engaging manner that anyone who ever feared bats — or, at best, found them distasteful and weird — is in for a surprise. Combining narrative, personal anecdote, and his own scientific studies, Mr. Peterson writes about bats as they are found all over the world. His own adventures and, in general, man's often misunderstood associations with bats, as well as other fauna, are discussed by a witty, intriguing, and enthusiastic expert on the whole subject... - Silently, by NIght:About the little-known but fascinating world of bats - Russell Peterson Published 1964 (First Edition), McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York Hardcover. Approx. 6x8.5in. 227pp. Dustjacket has lots of nicks and dings along edges; and is age-yellowed. Book itself is in good vintage condition.