ILD LIVES OF AFRICA

by Juliette uxley ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 12, 1964

Then Sir Julian undertook a journey through South, East and Central Africa to report on the conservation of wild life and natural habitats in the latter two reas to UNESCO in 1960, Lady Huxley accompanied him. She brings her own ardent interest in the flora and fauna of Africa to bear in her account of their trip. It is full of travel and of the lives observed. From the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens 6,000 to 20,000 species in the blunt toe of Africa"") to the flamingos at Lake akuru near Nairobi, the Huxleys traversed many territories and habitats, viewing peration Noah at Kariba, the Leakey's digs (here described in some detail) at lduvai, the ways of giraffes at Amboseli, of Elsa with the Adamsons at Isiolo. Everywhere there is acute comment on the wildlife and its behavior as witnessed or learned of, of the prospects for continuance of the species in the face of human needs and natural catastrophes. Sir Julian's postscript concerning the Arusha Conference held in Tanganyika in September, 1961, serves to point up the problem. This is, however, one among many books about the subject; its distinguished authorship and intelligence of approach are factors in its favor. Still, it is also evident that this is the writing of a traveller rather than resident/preservist intimately acquainted with the subject.

Pub Date: Aug. 12, 1964

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harper & Row

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1964

Categories: NONFICTION