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 142
One morning a great company of elephants came from the woodlands , moving
eastward toward the Togoro Plain . ... In the wake of the elephant herds ,
stinkbark acacia were scattered like sticks , the haze of yellow blossoms bright in
the ...
One morning a great company of elephants came from the woodlands , moving
eastward toward the Togoro Plain . ... In the wake of the elephant herds ,
stinkbark acacia were scattered like sticks , the haze of yellow blossoms bright in
the ...
Page 149
villages in this area were evacuated , and Savidge and his wife were upset by the
elephant damage to the lovely winter thorn and baobab near park headquarters ;
they wanted an elephant control program set up at once . While their feelings ...
villages in this area were evacuated , and Savidge and his wife were upset by the
elephant damage to the lovely winter thorn and baobab near park headquarters ;
they wanted an elephant control program set up at once . While their feelings ...
Page 150
comprehensive studies felt that natural checks and balances should be permitted
to take care of excess elephants . ... Laws spoke bitterly of “ preservationists ” ;
since man was responsible for the elephant problem , he was also responsible
for ...
comprehensive studies felt that natural checks and balances should be permitted
to take care of excess elephants . ... Laws spoke bitterly of “ preservationists ” ;
since man was responsible for the elephant problem , he was also responsible
for ...
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