Wandering Through Winter by Edwin Way Teale 1965 First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Vintage Nature Book

Wandering Through Winter by Edwin Way Teale – 1965 First Edition with Dust Jacket

The Ultimate Nature Lover’s Classic – Pulitzer Prize Winner

This is a beautiful 1965 first edition of Wandering Through Winter, the crowning achievement of legendary naturalist Edwin Way Teale. This volume famously won the 1966 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction, making it a cornerstone for any serious nature or Pulitzer collection.

In this final book of his "American Seasons" quartet, Teale and his wife Nellie travel 20,000 miles from the San Diego Bay to the tip of Maine, documenting the quiet wonder of the North American winter.

Item Details:

Author: Edwin Way Teale
Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket
Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company
Year: 1965 (First Edition)
Pages: 370 pages, including 49 stunning black-and-white photographs taken by the author.

Condition Report:

Dust Jacket: Unclipped price, minor shelf wear at the spine ends, bright colors.

Book is in overall good vintage condition with some wear consistent with age and use. Please see pictures!


This isn't just a book; it’s a piece of American natural history. As the first naturalist to ever win a Pulitzer, Teale’s prose is a perfect blend of scientific observation and poetic storytelling. It makes a thoughtful gift for birdwatchers, hikers, or anyone who finds beauty in the "sleeping" season.



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