The last lions of Africa : stories from the frontline in the battle to save a species / Anthony Ham.
The last lions of Africa : stories from the frontline in the battle to save a species / Anthony Ham.
The last lions of Africa : stories from the frontline in the battle to save a species / Anthony Ham.
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Publisher
Crows Nest, New South Wales : Allen & Unwin, 2020.
Call Numbers
H 2020/2560 , G 2020/6123
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Language
English
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Physical content
[vi], 351 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm.
Content type
text
still image
cartographic image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Maps (vi) -- Prologue (1) -- 1. The warrior and the lion (9) -- 2. Cecil the Lion King and other stories (83) -- 3. The last lion of Liuwa (141) -- 4. Kalahari silences (207) -- 5. Among the man-eaters (269) -- Acknowledgements (323) -- Notes (327) -- Bibliography (329) -- Lion conservation program...
Publication information
Publisher
Crows Nest, New South Wales : Allen & Unwin, 2020.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
2020.
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Summary
This is the riveting and illuminating story of Australian writer Anthony Ham's extraordinary journey into the world of lions. Haunted by the idea that they might disappear from the planet in our lifetime, he ventured deep into the African wilderness, speaking to local tribespeople and activists as well as to rangers, scientists and conservationists...
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Full title
The last lions of Africa : stories from the frontline in the battle to save a species / Anthony Ham.
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Author / Creator
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-348)
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H 2020/2560 , G 2020/6123
Record Identifier
74VKaqdRNvbg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaqdRNvbg
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ISBN
9781760875756
1760875759
DDC
599.757096
MMS ID
991024324819502626
