The Tree Where Man Was BornFor encouraging the making of this book I am particularly grateful to Dr. John S. Owen, director of the Tanzania National Park, whose vision and dedication in a crucial time helped to save African wildlife for the future.I thank Martha Gellhorn and Truman Capote for recommending me so generously to Dr. Owen, and also William Shawn of The New Yorker magazine for the unfailing support that has made my travels possible for years. |
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| Title | The Tree Where Man Was Born |
| Author | Peter Matthiessen |
| Publisher | Prabhat Prakashan |
| Subjects | › › Travel / Africa / General Travel / Essays & Travelogues |
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