Dian Fossey's classic account of four gorilla families - one of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world For thirteen years Dian Fossey lived and worked with Uncle Bert, Flossie, Beethoven, Pantsy and Digit in the remote rain forests of the volcanic Virunga Mountains in Africa, establishing an unprecedented relationship with these shy and affectionate beasts. In her base camp, 10,000 feet above sea-level, she struggled daily with rain, loneliness and the ever-constant threat of ...
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Dian Fossey's classic account of four gorilla families - one of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world For thirteen years Dian Fossey lived and worked with Uncle Bert, Flossie, Beethoven, Pantsy and Digit in the remote rain forests of the volcanic Virunga Mountains in Africa, establishing an unprecedented relationship with these shy and affectionate beasts. In her base camp, 10,000 feet above sea-level, she struggled daily with rain, loneliness and the ever-constant threat of poachers who slaughtered her beloved gorillas with horrifying ferocity. African adventure, personal quest and scientific study, GORILLAS IN THE MIST is a unique and intimate glimpse into a vanishing world and a vanishing species.
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Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.
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Good. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. The cover has visible markings and wear. Some corner dings. The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. This is a hardcover copy. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Very good Good jacket. First Edition. Dust jacket shows several tears on spine, only one larger than a quarter inch. Full number line. Text is clean and bright.
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-1. First Edition, first printing with full number line in very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp, in near like new condition, with no bent corners. Boards are solid with no bumping, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has some wear, with minor nicks and tears at the edges, and is clipped. Otherwise an attractive book with minimal signs of use and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Dian Fossey was clearly an unusual and difficult person, and not the world's most fluent writer, but her description of the gorillas is moving and insightful.