Gorillas in the Mist

Fossey, Dian (Book - - 2000, c1983)

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One of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world, GORILLAS IN THE MIST is the riveting account of Dian Fossey's thirteen years in a remote African rain forest with the greatest of the great apes. Fossey's extraordinary efforts to ensure the future of the rain forest and its remaining mountain gorillas are captured in her own words and in candid photographs of this fascinating endangered species. As only she could, Fossey combined her personal adventure story with groundbreaking scientific reporting in an unforgettable portrait of one of our closest primate relatives. Although Fossey's work ended tragically in her murder, GORILLAS IN THE MIST remains an invaluable testament to one of the longest-running field studies of primates and reveals her undying passion for her subject.

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Authors: Fossey, Dian

Statement of Responsibility: Dian Fossey

Title: Gorillas in the mist

Publisher: Boston :, Houghton Mifflin,, 2000, c1983

Edition: 1st Mariner Books ed

Characteristics: xviii, 326 p. :,ill., map ;,21 cm

Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-311) and index

Contents: 1. In the Mountain Meadow of Carl Akeley and George Schaller - 2. Second Beginning: Karisoke Research Centre, Rwanda - 3. Karisoke Field Impressions - 4. Three Generations of One Gorilla Family: Group 5 - 5. Wild Orphans Bound for Captivity: Coco and Pucker - 6. Animal Visitors to the Karisoke Research Centre - 7. The Natural Demise of Two Gorilla Families: Groups 8 and 9 - 8. Human Visitors to the Karisoke Research Centre - 9. Adjustment to a New Silverback Leader: Group 4 - 10. Growing Family Stability: Group 4 - 11. Decimation by Poachers: Group 4 - 12. Formation of a New Family Lends Hope: Nunkie's Group

Summary: One of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world, GORILLAS IN THE MIST is the riveting account of Dian Fossey's thirteen years in a remote African rain forest with the greatest of the great apes. Fossey's extraordinary efforts to ensure the future of the rain forest and its remaining mountain gorillas are captured in her own words and in candid photographs of this fascinating endangered species. As only she could, Fossey combined her personal adventure story with groundbreaking scientific reporting in an unforgettable portrait of one of our closest primate relatives. Although Fossey's work ended tragically in her murder, GORILLAS IN THE MIST remains an invaluable testament to one of the longest-running field studies of primates and reveals her undying passion for her subject.

Subject Headings: Gorilla Behavior

Topical Term: Gorilla

LCCN: 2001265471

ISBN: 061808360X
9780618083602
9781417619887
1417619880

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dntblnk rated this: 3.5 stars out of 5.

What a amazing woman.

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