The Tree where Man was BornIn this classic volume, Matthiessen exquisitely combines both nature and travel writing to bring East Africa to vivid life. He skillfully portrays the daily lives of herdsmen and hunter-gatherers; the drama of the predator kills; the hundreds of exotic animals; the breathtaking landscapes; and the area's turbulent natural, political, and social histories. |
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Page 125
... head might be taken amiss . The head is on view in Turner's office , over the legend ( from an Italian graveyard ) I have been where you are now , And you will be where I have gone Myles Turner is sympathetic with the Ikuria , who are ...
... head might be taken amiss . The head is on view in Turner's office , over the legend ( from an Italian graveyard ) I have been where you are now , And you will be where I have gone Myles Turner is sympathetic with the Ikuria , who are ...
Page 139
... head that gazed through the sun shimmer of the seed heads . Others gorged in uproar near the river crossings , tearing the fat striped flanks on fresh green beds — now daytime kills were common . Yet for all their prosperity , there was ...
... head that gazed through the sun shimmer of the seed heads . Others gorged in uproar near the river crossings , tearing the fat striped flanks on fresh green beds — now daytime kills were common . Yet for all their prosperity , there was ...
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... head toward the kitchen . " Last night Mfupi was drunk , and didn't bother to close the gate to the duck pen , and a honey badger got all my birds but two . I ask him to set some rice aside for our safari , and he cooks my entire supply ...
... head toward the kitchen . " Last night Mfupi was drunk , and didn't bother to close the gate to the duck pen , and a honey badger got all my birds but two . I ask him to set some rice aside for our safari , and he cooks my entire supply ...
Contents
The Tree Where Man Was Born | 21 |
White Highlands | 31 |
Northwest Frontier | 49 |
Copyright | |
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