Project Gutenberg 2015-08-20 Public domain in the USA. 169 Lydekker, Richard 1849 1915 Lydekker, R. (Richard) A Trip to Pilawin, the Deer-park of Count Joseph Potocki in Volhynia, Russia Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Trip to Pilawin, the Deer-park of Count Joseph Potocki in Volhynia, Russia" by R. Lydekker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of Count Potocki's efforts to establish a wildlife preserve for various species of deer and other big game in the region of Volhynia, emphasizing the naturalization and breeding of these animals in a setting reminiscent of their original habitats. The narrative recounts the author’s journey to the Pilawin preserve, describing the beauty and diversity of the forest, the challenges faced during his travels, and the numerous species of deer being introduced to the area, including elk, wapiti, and bison. Lydekker highlights the unique conditions within the preserve that promote the well-being of the animals, in addition to detailing his encounters with the wildlife amidst the stunning natural backdrop. The book not only serves as an account of Lydekker's visit but also as a testament to early conservation efforts, showcasing the importance of creating spaces for wildlife that mimic their natural environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Game reserves Pilawin (Volhynia, Ukraine) SK Text Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 124092 2025-06-20T05:03:38.296395 text/html 98007 2024-10-24T17:54:13 text/html 2947794 2025-06-20T05:03:42.601462 application/epub+zip 2947792 2025-06-20T05:03:39.466460 application/epub+zip 112214 2025-06-20T05:03:38.819410 application/epub+zip 2995481 2025-06-20T05:03:45.011383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2976261 2025-06-20T05:03:41.983446 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146098 2022-09-22T13:53:49.759653 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92881 2025-06-20T05:03:37.770414 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72819 2024-10-24T17:54:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16739 2025-06-20T05:03:45.157495 application/rdf+xml 18413 2025-06-20T05:03:38.923408 image/jpeg 3199 2025-06-20T05:03:38.871395 image/jpeg 2731489 2025-06-20T05:03:38.411413 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia