The Turtle Lady: IIa Fox Loetscher of South Padre
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (928 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556228961 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
(Jeff George, Sea Turtle, Inc. A fascinating life story of how one person can truly make a difference in our world. Curator )
Her life took her from being a pioneer aviator, through an enchanted marriage and tragic widowhood, to becoming a leading environmentalist, devoted to protecting sea turtles and making her home in South Padre Island, Texas.. A strong woman through the 97 years of her life, Ila Fox Loetscher was always on the leading edge
"An engaging depiction of a truly remarkable & selfless life" according to Midwest Book Review. The Turtle Lady: Ila Fox Loetscher Of South Padre is the life story of a truly remarkable woman who, after the death of her husband, devoted herself to preserving the sea turtle Lepidochelys kempii (Kemp's ridley), from extinction. A superb biographical portrait of a woman who was a pioneer aviator, through her marriage and tragic widowhood, to her years as a devoted environmentalist and animal lover, The Turtle Lady is not to be missed. This is an engaging depiction of a truly remarkable and selfless life. The Turtle Lady is especially recommended reading for wildlife and environmental protection activists.. The Turtle Lady A Customer Enjoyed the book. Thought is was missing alot of factual details.. Excellent Book was in delightful condition, above my expectations, and a delight to read. Thank you for making it available at a very reasonable price.
Evelyn and her husband, Bob, live in San Antonio. They were both members of The Ninety-Nines. . Author Evelyn Sizemore was Ila's neighbor in South Padre and longtime friend