The Elephant Whisperer
My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
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4.7 • 641 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them.
In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom.
The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad account of Anthony's experiences with these huge yet sympathetic creatures. Set against the background of life on an African game reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, it is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Thompson submachine gun is one of the weapons that define the 20th century. In the hands of soldiers and insurgents, police and criminals, it has made its mark from American cities to the jungles of Africa. The Thompson remains a feature of movies, novels and songs. Yenne (Superfortress), a well-known writer on military subjects, presents the Tommy gun's technical and social history from its genesis during WWI designed by Gen. John Taliaferro Thompson as a projected "trench broom" through its spectacular career as a gangster weapon during Prohibition. Yenne explains the business and technical dynamics that refined the Thompson's design and made it marketable even to Depression-slashed military budgets. The Thompson saw widespread use during WWII as the British/American counterpart of the German Schmeisser and the Russian PPSH. In every theater of war, the Thompson's high rate of fire, the hitting power of its .45 cartridge and its relative accuracy more than compensated for its 10-pound weight and short range. Rendered officially obsolete by cheaper, simpler designs, the Thompson is "an American, an immortal icon," says Yenne in this informative history. 45 b&w photos.
Customer Reviews
The Elephant Whisperer
A warm, wonderful, endearing story of a very special gentleman,and his wife. A look into a part of the world I will probably never get to see, but after this book,I wanted to leave on the next plane to Thula Thula. It was explained to me by a friend that did go there, that the publisher in Europe did not release it in the USA...I was so glad to see that you had book! PS. mr. Publisher...Americans would love this...please share it with the world!
Absolutely breathtaking
This book was beautiful, breathtaking, heartbreaking, and inspiring. I give it my highest recommendation. I fell in love with the elephants of Thula Thula and feel honored to share this planet with such beautiful animals.
Loved every second
Heartfelt, touching and simply beautiful. Highly recommend.