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The Eye of the Elephant: An Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness (Paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- UPC
- 00046442680905
- EAN
- 9780395680902
- ISBN
- 0395680905
- Manufacturer
- Mariner Books
- Brand
- Mariner Books
- Binding
- TP
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0395680905
ISBN-13
9780395680902
eBay Product ID (ePID)
142449
Product Key Features
Book Title
Eye of the Elephant : an Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Mammals, Africa / General, Animals / Wildlife, Essays & Travelogues
Publication Year
1993
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Travel, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
12.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
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Synopsis
"Exciting. . . part adventure story, part wildlife tale"-- The Boston Globe Intelligent, majestic, and loyal, with lifespans matching our own, elephants are among the greatest of the wonders gracing the African wilds. Yet, in the 1970s and 1980s, about a thousand of these captivating creatures were slaughtered in Zambia each year, killed for their valuable ivory tusks. When biologists Mark and Delia Owens, residing in Africa to study lions, found themselves in the middle of a poaching fray, they took the only side they morally could: that of the elephants. The Eye of the Elephant recounts the Owens' struggle to save these innocent animals from decimation, a journey not only to supply the natives with ways of supporting their villages, but also to cultivate support around the globe for the protection of elephants. Filled with daring exploits among disgruntled hunters, arduous labor on the African plains, and vivid depictions of various wildlife, this remarkable tale is at once an adventure story, a travelogue, a preservationist call to action, and a fascinating examination of both human and animal nature., "Exciting. . . part adventure story, part wildlife tale"--The Boston Globe Intelligent, majestic, and loyal, with lifespans matching our own, elephants are among the greatest of the wonders gracing the African wilds. Yet, in the 1970s and 1980s, about a thousand of these captivating creatures were slaughtered in Zambia each year, killed for their valuable ivory tusks. When biologists Mark and Delia Owens, residing in Africa to study lions, found themselves in the middle of a poaching fray, they took the only side they morally could: that of the elephants. The Eye of the Elephant recounts the Owens' struggle to save these innocent animals from decimation, a journey not only to supply the natives with ways of supporting their villages, but also to cultivate support around the globe for the protection of elephants. Filled with daring exploits among disgruntled hunters, arduous labor on the African plains, and vivid depictions of various wildlife, this remarkable tale is at once an adventure story, a travelogue, a preservationist call to action, and a fascinating examination of both human and animal nature., Expelled from Botswana for writing Cry of the Kalahari, the Owenses set off across Africa. They settled in Zambia, where they soon found their peace shattered by the gunfire of elephant poachers. This is the story of the couple's battle to save the elephants and their own lives.
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