Horns in the High Country

Andy Russell, Horns in the High Country. Hardbound in glassine-protected dust jacket. NY: Knopf, 1973. Xvi, 233 pages. Illustrated. Book and dust jacket fine. $10. Horns in the High Country is a captivating exploration of North America's wild sheep and mountain goats, penned by renowned Canadian wildlife author and conservationist Andy Russell. Building upon the success of his previous works, including Grizzly Country and Trails of a Wilderness Wanderer, Russell delves deeper into the lives of these elusive high-country inhabitants. In this 259-page volume, Russell offers readers an intimate look at the behaviors, habitats, and challenges faced by species such as the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and the mountain goat. His firsthand experiences, drawn from extensive fieldwork across regions like the Canadian Rockies, Alaska, and the Yukon, provide a rich tapestry of natural history and personal narrative. The book is further enriched with illustrations that bring to life the rugged terr