The renowned British primatologist continues the “engrossing
account” of her time among the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania
(Publishers Weekly). In her classic, In the Shadow of Man, Jane
Goodall wrote of her first ten years at Gombe. In Through a Window she
continues the story, painting a more complete and vivid portrait of
our closest relatives. On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Gombe is a
community where the principal residents are chimpanzees. Through
Goodall’s eyes we watch young Figan’s relentless rise to power and
old Mike’s crushing defeat. We learn how one mother rears her
children to succeed and another dooms hers to failure. We witness
horrifying murders, touching moments of affection, joyous births, and
wrenching deaths. As Goodall compellingly tells the story of this
intimately intertwined community, we are shown human emotions stripped
to their essence. In the mirror of chimpanzee life, we see ourselves
reflected. “A humbling and exalting book . . . Ranks with the
great scientific achievements of the twentieth century.” —The
Washington Post “[An] absolutely smashing account . . .
Thrilling, affectionate, intelligent—a classic.” —Kirkus
Reviews, starred review
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My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780547488387
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Mariner Books / Open Road Integrated Media
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter