Book Reviews
and
Recommendations
Updated July 25, 2010
Mary and I read a lot of books, and there are some that I seem to constantly cite for a variety of reasons. This informal list and short synopsis is the product of our trip participants who recommended that we list and describe these books.
This list will grow with time and is ecletic but, to us, worthwhile.
Shooting in the Wild,
An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom
by Chris Palmer
If you've enjoyed, and seen, as many wildlife films as I have, you'll enjoy this book. Chris Palmer's account could be used as a primer for anyone considering doing a wildlife film, providing insider's information on the quest for funds, the development of an idea and scouting of a location, the pitch to get both money and air time, and the dilemnas this may cause. This, to me, was interesting and, had I been thinking of doing a film, a bit intimidating and discouraging.
But the attraction of the book lies in Chapters 5 through 9, where Palmer gives a fair and balanced account of what really goes on in making films. I've heard stories from other film-makers about some of the incidents Palmer describes, so it was interesting to read a fact-based, researched account rather than just hear-say and rumor.
Palmer honestly addresses the cult personalities that are now driving programs on Animal Planet and Discovery where confrontation and animal aggression is too often the theme. Regarding that, I felt Palmer went too easy on some of these, but I was pleased to see that he addressed the issue.
Some of these stories, or characters, are people you've probably heard of, like Marty Stouffer from Wild America, and Timothy Treadwell, the bear enthusiast from Katmai. Stouffer was condemned and lost his support from public television after he was accused of staging scenes, and Treadwell, the 'grizzly man,' was eventually killed by the bears he worked with. I won't editorialize here, but Palmer's treatment was very fair, and the conclusion of each of these stories ends with providing an alternate ending, giving both individuals some benefits of doubt. Readers can draw their own conclusions, but it was refreshing to not see only one side of the issue addressed.
As a photographer myself, some of the points Palmer made would be interesting to debate, and I felt at times he had certain heroes and villains, but I felt his treament was very fair and even-handed for a subject that's often been overlooked and/or treated with kid gloves. At the very least, the book will give you tremendous insight into the world of film-making, and I'm sure many of the films Palmer cites are ones you've seen. Whether or not you'll have the same feelings about those films after reading Palmer's book I can't say, but you will enjoy this read!
ISBN: 978-1-57805-148-9
Sierra Club Books, $24.95
Where the Wild Things Were
William Stolzenburg
If you've ever complained about the absence of elk in Yellowstone because of the wolves, as I have done, this book will be very illuminating and, I'll predict, opinion-changing! The premise of the book is that the top predators control the food chain, and when they are eliminated, as wolves had been until the reintroduction 13 years ago, the ecosystem suffers. It did in Yellowstone, where elk denuded the land of replacement cottonwoods and aspens, and in so doing, played a role in weeding the ecoystem of many native species. As the wolves returned and elk numbers thinned, the habitat, and the species diversity, has improved.
That's just one lesson in many about the role predators play, in a very readable and extremely informative book that I'd recommend highly!
The Lizard King
Bryan Christy
I almost didn't pick up this book, thinking the concept -- revealed in the subtitle 'The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers' was a bit too esoteric. It wasn't, and I loved it. As a reptile lover, I could relate to a lot of the book, as I've known or visited people or places mentioned. Very readable, and if you want any insight into the world of wildlife exploitation and smuggling, this will deliver in spades. Very readable, and a super story line for a non fiction book.
Song of the Dodo, Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction
David Quammen
I hated that this book ended. While the title sounds weighty, the book is wide-ranging in its coverage and descriptions, a mix of science reporting tied in with personal anecdotes. Island habitats are vulnerable, and in today's world ecosystems like Yellowstone, the Serengetti, and
the Amazon rainforest are indeed 'islands' as they are now isolated and not part of a contiguous wild system. You'll learn a lot from this book!
The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
This book traces the history of evolution from modern man to our molecular start, and along the way ties in a huge amount of natural history about both plant and animal life. Did you know the duck-billed platypus uses electrical impulses to find prey? I didn't, nor did I know much about jellyfish reproduction, or sea squirts, or the various theories on why modern man is hairless and bipedal.
The Afghan Campaign
Steven Pressfield
As a kid I loved reading about Ancient Greece, and this book rekindled that interest. This is a historical novel about Alexander the Great's Afganisthan campaign, told in the first person by a soldier. Most interesting to me was the commentary on the Afghan mindset of that age, and how that compares with the present day, especially in light of our own involvement and conflict in Afghanistan.
Eye of the Albatross
Carl Safina
This book follows the life story of one species albatross, but ties in not only most of the albatross species but a variety of sea life as well. The story line is really a vehicle for discussing conservation and natural history issue, and while my description may seem 'dry' the book is extremely well written, informative, and a joy to read. Presently I'm reading his next book, on Leatherback sea turtles, which I ordered after enjoying his first book so much.
McDonald Wildlife Photography,
Inc.
73 Loht Road
McClure, PA 17841
(717) 543-6423
Contact us by e-mail:info@hoothollow.com
Or FAX us at: (717) 543-5342
Return to HomePage
Book Reviews
and
Recommendations
Updated July 25, 2010
Mary and I read a lot of books, and there are some that I seem to constantly cite for a variety of reasons. This informal list and short synopsis is the product of our trip participants who recommended that we list and describe these books.
This list will grow with time and is ecletic but, to us, worthwhile.
Shooting in the Wild,
An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom
by Chris Palmer
If you've enjoyed, and seen, as many wildlife films as I have, you'll enjoy this book. Chris Palmer's account could be used as a primer for anyone considering doing a wildlife film, providing insider's information on the quest for funds, the development of an idea and scouting of a location, the pitch to get both money and air time, and the dilemnas this may cause. This, to me, was interesting and, had I been thinking of doing a film, a bit intimidating and discouraging.
But the attraction of the book lies in Chapters 5 through 9, where Palmer gives a fair and balanced account of what really goes on in making films. I've heard stories from other film-makers about some of the incidents Palmer describes, so it was interesting to read a fact-based, researched account rather than just hear-say and rumor.
Palmer honestly addresses the cult personalities that are now driving programs on Animal Planet and Discovery where confrontation and animal aggression is too often the theme. Regarding that, I felt Palmer went too easy on some of these, but I was pleased to see that he addressed the issue.
Some of these stories, or characters, are people you've probably heard of, like Marty Stouffer from Wild America, and Timothy Treadwell, the bear enthusiast from Katmai. Stouffer was condemned and lost his support from public television after he was accused of staging scenes, and Treadwell, the 'grizzly man,' was eventually killed by the bears he worked with. I won't editorialize here, but Palmer's treatment was very fair, and the conclusion of each of these stories ends with providing an alternate ending, giving both individuals some benefits of doubt. Readers can draw their own conclusions, but it was refreshing to not see only one side of the issue addressed.
As a photographer myself, some of the points Palmer made would be interesting to debate, and I felt at times he had certain heroes and villains, but I felt his treament was very fair and even-handed for a subject that's often been overlooked and/or treated with kid gloves. At the very least, the book will give you tremendous insight into the world of film-making, and I'm sure many of the films Palmer cites are ones you've seen. Whether or not you'll have the same feelings about those films after reading Palmer's book I can't say, but you will enjoy this read!
ISBN: 978-1-57805-148-9
Sierra Club Books, $24.95
Where the Wild Things Were
William Stolzenburg
If you've ever complained about the absence of elk in Yellowstone because of the wolves, as I have done, this book will be very illuminating and, I'll predict, opinion-changing! The premise of the book is that the top predators control the food chain, and when they are eliminated, as wolves had been until the reintroduction 13 years ago, the ecosystem suffers. It did in Yellowstone, where elk denuded the land of replacement cottonwoods and aspens, and in so doing, played a role in weeding the ecoystem of many native species. As the wolves returned and elk numbers thinned, the habitat, and the species diversity, has improved.
That's just one lesson in many about the role predators play, in a very readable and extremely informative book that I'd recommend highly!
The Lizard King
Bryan Christy
I almost didn't pick up this book, thinking the concept -- revealed in the subtitle 'The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers' was a bit too esoteric. It wasn't, and I loved it. As a reptile lover, I could relate to a lot of the book, as I've known or visited people or places mentioned. Very readable, and if you want any insight into the world of wildlife exploitation and smuggling, this will deliver in spades. Very readable, and a super story line for a non fiction book.
Song of the Dodo, Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction
David Quammen
I hated that this book ended. While the title sounds weighty, the book is wide-ranging in its coverage and descriptions, a mix of science reporting tied in with personal anecdotes. Island habitats are vulnerable, and in today's world ecosystems like Yellowstone, the Serengetti, and
the Amazon rainforest are indeed 'islands' as they are now isolated and not part of a contiguous wild system. You'll learn a lot from this book!
The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
This book traces the history of evolution from modern man to our molecular start, and along the way ties in a huge amount of natural history about both plant and animal life. Did you know the duck-billed platypus uses electrical impulses to find prey? I didn't, nor did I know much about jellyfish reproduction, or sea squirts, or the various theories on why modern man is hairless and bipedal.
The Afghan Campaign
Steven Pressfield
As a kid I loved reading about Ancient Greece, and this book rekindled that interest. This is a historical novel about Alexander the Great's Afganisthan campaign, told in the first person by a soldier. Most interesting to me was the commentary on the Afghan mindset of that age, and how that compares with the present day, especially in light of our own involvement and conflict in Afghanistan.
Eye of the Albatross
Carl Safina
This book follows the life story of one species albatross, but ties in not only most of the albatross species but a variety of sea life as well. The story line is really a vehicle for discussing conservation and natural history issue, and while my description may seem 'dry' the book is extremely well written, informative, and a joy to read. Presently I'm reading his next book, on Leatherback sea turtles, which I ordered after enjoying his first book so much.
McDonald Wildlife Photography,
Inc.
73 Loht Road
McClure, PA 17841
(717) 543-6423
Contact us by e-mail:info@hoothollow.com
Or FAX us at: (717) 543-5342
Return to HomePage
Book Reviews
and
Recommendations
Updated July 25, 2010
Mary and I read a lot of books, and there are some that I seem to constantly cite for a variety of reasons. This informal list and short synopsis is the product of our trip participants who recommended that we list and describe these books.
This list will grow with time and is ecletic but, to us, worthwhile.
Shooting in the Wild,
An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom
by Chris Palmer
If you've enjoyed, and seen, as many wildlife films as I have, you'll enjoy this book. Chris Palmer's account could be used as a primer for anyone considering doing a wildlife film, providing insider's information on the quest for funds, the development of an idea and scouting of a location, the pitch to get both money and air time, and the dilemnas this may cause. This, to me, was interesting and, had I been thinking of doing a film, a bit intimidating and discouraging.
But the attraction of the book lies in Chapters 5 through 9, where Palmer gives a fair and balanced account of what really goes on in making films. I've heard stories from other film-makers about some of the incidents Palmer describes, so it was interesting to read a fact-based, researched account rather than just hear-say and rumor.
Palmer honestly addresses the cult personalities that are now driving programs on Animal Planet and Discovery where confrontation and animal aggression is too often the theme. Regarding that, I felt Palmer went too easy on some of these, but I was pleased to see that he addressed the issue.
Some of these stories, or characters, are people you've probably heard of, like Marty Stouffer from Wild America, and Timothy Treadwell, the bear enthusiast from Katmai. Stouffer was condemned and lost his support from public television after he was accused of staging scenes, and Treadwell, the 'grizzly man,' was eventually killed by the bears he worked with. I won't editorialize here, but Palmer's treatment was very fair, and the conclusion of each of these stories ends with providing an alternate ending, giving both individuals some benefits of doubt. Readers can draw their own conclusions, but it was refreshing to not see only one side of the issue addressed.
As a photographer myself, some of the points Palmer made would be interesting to debate, and I felt at times he had certain heroes and villains, but I felt his treament was very fair and even-handed for a subject that's often been overlooked and/or treated with kid gloves. At the very least, the book will give you tremendous insight into the world of film-making, and I'm sure many of the films Palmer cites are ones you've seen. Whether or not you'll have the same feelings about those films after reading Palmer's book I can't say, but you will enjoy this read!
ISBN: 978-1-57805-148-9
Sierra Club Books, $24.95
Where the Wild Things Were
William Stolzenburg
If you've ever complained about the absence of elk in Yellowstone because of the wolves, as I have done, this book will be very illuminating and, I'll predict, opinion-changing! The premise of the book is that the top predators control the food chain, and when they are eliminated, as wolves had been until the reintroduction 13 years ago, the ecosystem suffers. It did in Yellowstone, where elk denuded the land of replacement cottonwoods and aspens, and in so doing, played a role in weeding the ecoystem of many native species. As the wolves returned and elk numbers thinned, the habitat, and the species diversity, has improved.
That's just one lesson in many about the role predators play, in a very readable and extremely informative book that I'd recommend highly!
The Lizard King
Bryan Christy
I almost didn't pick up this book, thinking the concept -- revealed in the subtitle 'The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers' was a bit too esoteric. It wasn't, and I loved it. As a reptile lover, I could relate to a lot of the book, as I've known or visited people or places mentioned. Very readable, and if you want any insight into the world of wildlife exploitation and smuggling, this will deliver in spades. Very readable, and a super story line for a non fiction book.
Song of the Dodo, Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction
David Quammen
I hated that this book ended. While the title sounds weighty, the book is wide-ranging in its coverage and descriptions, a mix of science reporting tied in with personal anecdotes. Island habitats are vulnerable, and in today's world ecosystems like Yellowstone, the Serengetti, and
the Amazon rainforest are indeed 'islands' as they are now isolated and not part of a contiguous wild system. You'll learn a lot from this book!
The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
This book traces the history of evolution from modern man to our molecular start, and along the way ties in a huge amount of natural history about both plant and animal life. Did you know the duck-billed platypus uses electrical impulses to find prey? I didn't, nor did I know much about jellyfish reproduction, or sea squirts, or the various theories on why modern man is hairless and bipedal.
The Afghan Campaign
Steven Pressfield
As a kid I loved reading about Ancient Greece, and this book rekindled that interest. This is a historical novel about Alexander the Great's Afganisthan campaign, told in the first person by a soldier. Most interesting to me was the commentary on the Afghan mindset of that age, and how that compares with the present day, especially in light of our own involvement and conflict in Afghanistan.
Eye of the Albatross
Carl Safina
This book follows the life story of one species albatross, but ties in not only most of the albatross species but a variety of sea life as well. The story line is really a vehicle for discussing conservation and natural history issue, and while my description may seem 'dry' the book is extremely well written, informative, and a joy to read. Presently I'm reading his next book, on Leatherback sea turtles, which I ordered after enjoying his first book so much.
McDonald Wildlife Photography,
Inc.
73 Loht Road
McClure, PA 17841
(717) 543-6423
Contact us by e-mail:info@hoothollow.com
Or FAX us at: (717) 543-5342
Return to HomePage
Book Reviews
and
Recommendations
Updated July 25, 2010
Mary and I read a lot of books, and there are some that I seem to constantly cite for a variety of reasons. This informal list and short synopsis is the product of our trip participants who recommended that we list and describe these books.
This list will grow with time and is ecletic but, to us, worthwhile.
Shooting in the Wild,
An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom
by Chris Palmer
If you've enjoyed, and seen, as many wildlife films as I have, you'll enjoy this book. Chris Palmer's account could be used as a primer for anyone considering doing a wildlife film, providing insider's information on the quest for funds, the development of an idea and scouting of a location, the pitch to get both money and air time, and the dilemnas this may cause. This, to me, was interesting and, had I been thinking of doing a film, a bit intimidating and discouraging.
But the attraction of the book lies in Chapters 5 through 9, where Palmer gives a fair and balanced account of what really goes on in making films. I've heard stories from other film-makers about some of the incidents Palmer describes, so it was interesting to read a fact-based, researched account rather than just hear-say and rumor.
Palmer honestly addresses the cult personalities that are now driving programs on Animal Planet and Discovery where confrontation and animal aggression is too often the theme. Regarding that, I felt Palmer went too easy on some of these, but I was pleased to see that he addressed the issue.
Some of these stories, or characters, are people you've probably heard of, like Marty Stouffer from Wild America, and Timothy Treadwell, the bear enthusiast from Katmai. Stouffer was condemned and lost his support from public television after he was accused of staging scenes, and Treadwell, the 'grizzly man,' was eventually killed by the bears he worked with. I won't editorialize here, but Palmer's treatment was very fair, and the conclusion of each of these stories ends with providing an alternate ending, giving both individuals some benefits of doubt. Readers can draw their own conclusions, but it was refreshing to not see only one side of the issue addressed.
As a photographer myself, some of the points Palmer made would be interesting to debate, and I felt at times he had certain heroes and villains, but I felt his treament was very fair and even-handed for a subject that's often been overlooked and/or treated with kid gloves. At the very least, the book will give you tremendous insight into the world of film-making, and I'm sure many of the films Palmer cites are ones you've seen. Whether or not you'll have the same feelings about those films after reading Palmer's book I can't say, but you will enjoy this read!
ISBN: 978-1-57805-148-9
Sierra Club Books, $24.95
Where the Wild Things Were
William Stolzenburg
If you've ever complained about the absence of elk in Yellowstone because of the wolves, as I have done, this book will be very illuminating and, I'll predict, opinion-changing! The premise of the book is that the top predators control the food chain, and when they are eliminated, as wolves had been until the reintroduction 13 years ago, the ecosystem suffers. It did in Yellowstone, where elk denuded the land of replacement cottonwoods and aspens, and in so doing, played a role in weeding the ecoystem of many native species. As the wolves returned and elk numbers thinned, the habitat, and the species diversity, has improved.
That's just one lesson in many about the role predators play, in a very readable and extremely informative book that I'd recommend highly!
The Lizard King
Bryan Christy
I almost didn't pick up this book, thinking the concept -- revealed in the subtitle 'The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers' was a bit too esoteric. It wasn't, and I loved it. As a reptile lover, I could relate to a lot of the book, as I've known or visited people or places mentioned. Very readable, and if you want any insight into the world of wildlife exploitation and smuggling, this will deliver in spades. Very readable, and a super story line for a non fiction book.
Song of the Dodo, Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction
David Quammen
I hated that this book ended. While the title sounds weighty, the book is wide-ranging in its coverage and descriptions, a mix of science reporting tied in with personal anecdotes. Island habitats are vulnerable, and in today's world ecosystems like Yellowstone, the Serengetti, and
the Amazon rainforest are indeed 'islands' as they are now isolated and not part of a contiguous wild system. You'll learn a lot from this book!
The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
This book traces the history of evolution from modern man to our molecular start, and along the way ties in a huge amount of natural history about both plant and animal life. Did you know the duck-billed platypus uses electrical impulses to find prey? I didn't, nor did I know much about jellyfish reproduction, or sea squirts, or the various theories on why modern man is hairless and bipedal.
The Afghan Campaign
Steven Pressfield
As a kid I loved reading about Ancient Greece, and this book rekindled that interest. This is a historical novel about Alexander the Great's Afganisthan campaign, told in the first person by a soldier. Most interesting to me was the commentary on the Afghan mindset of that age, and how that compares with the present day, especially in light of our own involvement and conflict in Afghanistan.
Eye of the Albatross
Carl Safina
This book follows the life story of one species albatross, but ties in not only most of the albatross species but a variety of sea life as well. The story line is really a vehicle for discussing conservation and natural history issue, and while my description may seem 'dry' the book is extremely well written, informative, and a joy to read. Presently I'm reading his next book, on Leatherback sea turtles, which I ordered after enjoying his first book so much.
McDonald Wildlife Photography,
Inc.
73 Loht Road
McClure, PA 17841
(717) 543-6423
Contact us by e-mail:info@hoothollow.com
Or FAX us at: (717) 543-5342
Return to HomePage
Book Reviews
and
Recommendations
and
Recommendations
Updated July 25, 2010
Mary and I read a lot of books, and there are some that I seem to constantly cite for a variety of reasons. This informal list and short synopsis is the product of our trip participants who recommended that we list and describe these books.
This list will grow with time and is ecletic but, to us, worthwhile.
Shooting in the Wild,
An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal Kingdom
by Chris Palmer
If you've enjoyed, and seen, as many wildlife films as I have, you'll enjoy this book. Chris Palmer's account could be used as a primer for anyone considering doing a wildlife film, providing insider's information on the quest for funds, the development of an idea and scouting of a location, the pitch to get both money and air time, and the dilemnas this may cause. This, to me, was interesting and, had I been thinking of doing a film, a bit intimidating and discouraging.
But the attraction of the book lies in Chapters 5 through 9, where Palmer gives a fair and balanced account of what really goes on in making films. I've heard stories from other film-makers about some of the incidents Palmer describes, so it was interesting to read a fact-based, researched account rather than just hear-say and rumor.
Palmer honestly addresses the cult personalities that are now driving programs on Animal Planet and Discovery where confrontation and animal aggression is too often the theme. Regarding that, I felt Palmer went too easy on some of these, but I was pleased to see that he addressed the issue.
Some of these stories, or characters, are people you've probably heard of, like Marty Stouffer from Wild America, and Timothy Treadwell, the bear enthusiast from Katmai. Stouffer was condemned and lost his support from public television after he was accused of staging scenes, and Treadwell, the 'grizzly man,' was eventually killed by the bears he worked with. I won't editorialize here, but Palmer's treatment was very fair, and the conclusion of each of these stories ends with providing an alternate ending, giving both individuals some benefits of doubt. Readers can draw their own conclusions, but it was refreshing to not see only one side of the issue addressed.
As a photographer myself, some of the points Palmer made would be interesting to debate, and I felt at times he had certain heroes and villains, but I felt his treament was very fair and even-handed for a subject that's often been overlooked and/or treated with kid gloves. At the very least, the book will give you tremendous insight into the world of film-making, and I'm sure many of the films Palmer cites are ones you've seen. Whether or not you'll have the same feelings about those films after reading Palmer's book I can't say, but you will enjoy this read!
ISBN: 978-1-57805-148-9
Sierra Club Books, $24.95
Where the Wild Things Were
William Stolzenburg
If you've ever complained about the absence of elk in Yellowstone because of the wolves, as I have done, this book will be very illuminating and, I'll predict, opinion-changing! The premise of the book is that the top predators control the food chain, and when they are eliminated, as wolves had been until the reintroduction 13 years ago, the ecosystem suffers. It did in Yellowstone, where elk denuded the land of replacement cottonwoods and aspens, and in so doing, played a role in weeding the ecoystem of many native species. As the wolves returned and elk numbers thinned, the habitat, and the species diversity, has improved.
That's just one lesson in many about the role predators play, in a very readable and extremely informative book that I'd recommend highly!
The Lizard King
Bryan Christy
I almost didn't pick up this book, thinking the concept -- revealed in the subtitle 'The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers' was a bit too esoteric. It wasn't, and I loved it. As a reptile lover, I could relate to a lot of the book, as I've known or visited people or places mentioned. Very readable, and if you want any insight into the world of wildlife exploitation and smuggling, this will deliver in spades. Very readable, and a super story line for a non fiction book.
Song of the Dodo, Island Biogeography in an Age of Extinction
David Quammen
I hated that this book ended. While the title sounds weighty, the book is wide-ranging in its coverage and descriptions, a mix of science reporting tied in with personal anecdotes. Island habitats are vulnerable, and in today's world ecosystems like Yellowstone, the Serengetti, and the Amazon rainforest are indeed 'islands' as they are now isolated and not part of a contiguous wild system. You'll learn a lot from this book!
The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
This book traces the history of evolution from modern man to our molecular start, and along the way ties in a huge amount of natural history about both plant and animal life. Did you know the duck-billed platypus uses electrical impulses to find prey? I didn't, nor did I know much about jellyfish reproduction, or sea squirts, or the various theories on why modern man is hairless and bipedal.
The Afghan Campaign
Steven Pressfield
As a kid I loved reading about Ancient Greece, and this book rekindled that interest. This is a historical novel about Alexander the Great's Afganisthan campaign, told in the first person by a soldier. Most interesting to me was the commentary on the Afghan mindset of that age, and how that compares with the present day, especially in light of our own involvement and conflict in Afghanistan.
Eye of the Albatross
Carl Safina
This book follows the life story of one species albatross, but ties in not only most of the albatross species but a variety of sea life as well. The story line is really a vehicle for discussing conservation and natural history issue, and while my description may seem 'dry' the book is extremely well written, informative, and a joy to read. Presently I'm reading his next book, on Leatherback sea turtles, which I ordered after enjoying his first book so much.
McDonald Wildlife Photography,
Inc.
73 Loht Road
McClure, PA 17841
(717) 543-6423
73 Loht Road
McClure, PA 17841
(717) 543-6423
Or FAX us at: (717) 543-5342
