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Gerald G. Raun
A zoologist turned regional historian, he wrote with a close eye for the wildlife, landscapes, and border stories of Texas. His books and articles range from practical field guides to detailed studies of the Big Bend and the Mexican borderlands.
1 Audiobook
Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaulipas, México
by Robert K. Selander, Richard F. Johnston, Gerald G. Raun, B. J. Wilks
About the author
Gerald G. Raun was a Texas-based zoologist and writer whose work bridged natural history and regional history. He earned an M.S. in Zoology in 1958 and a Ph.D. in Zoology in 1961 from the University of Texas at Austin, and his early published work focused on animals of Texas and northern Mexico.
As an author, he is especially associated with A Guide to Texas Snakes and with scientific work such as Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaulipas, México. Later, he also became a steady contributor to the Journal of Big Bend Studies, writing about the Mexican Revolution, border conflict, railroads, settlement, and other episodes from the history of far West Texas.
Born on July 14, 1932, in Maryville, Missouri, he later lived in Texas and remained closely connected to the Big Bend region through his research and writing. His work stands out for combining careful observation with a strong sense of place, making him a memorable guide to both the natural world and the human history of the Texas borderlands.