Kingdom Under Glass

A Tale of Obsession, Adventure, and One Man's Quest to Preserve the World's Great Animals

Auteurs

• Jay Kirk

Paramètres

• 400 pages
• 14 heures de lecture

• Biographies et réflexions
• Histoire
• La nature
• Nature, Animaux
• Nonfiction

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The biography chronicles the life of Carl Akeley, a pioneering explorer and taxidermist who transformed the field and contributed to environmental conservation. His daring expeditions in Africa, where he faced life-threatening challenges, are vividly depicted alongside his interactions with prominent figures like Theodore Roosevelt and P. T. Barnum. The narrative offers a captivating blend of adventure and historical context, portraying Akeley's significant impact on natural history and his quest to capture the essence of wildlife for future generations.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2011
• Reliure: (souple)