Elephantoms by Lyall Watson
A scientific safari and personal memoir celebrating the enigmatic dignity of the world's largest land animal.
"This compelling book is filled with warmth, wisdom and depth.. I could not imagine a better introduction to these mysterious and wondrous creatures, than this fine and loving book." -- Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep "An absorbing, beautifully written memoir focusing on one of the most amazing animals that has ever lived." -- Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape "Elephantoms is above all a celebration of scientific and intuitive wonder, a work of mystery and delight." -- Wade Davis, author of One River "Much more evocatively than any zoologist has ever managed, Watson makes the elephant a force of nature..." "[R]econnects us to something old and fundamental inside ourselves: a wordless brotherhood with the nonhuman, a lost intuitive understanding." "[P]rovides a wonderful overview of creatures that remember, mourn, and even draw pictures." "Watson is at his peak literary style...impressive." -- B. A. Brittingham "Readers need not share Watson's level of fascination to find this book interesting...entertaining and enchanting." -- Stephen Mihm
Lyall Watson (1939—2008) was a naturalist and the author of over twenty books, including Heaven's Breath and Jacobson's Organ.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393324594 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393324591 |
| Title | Elephantoms |
| Author | Lyall Watson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2003-08-19 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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