Tales from Gombe (Hardcover)

Anup Shah and Fiona Rogers have spent much of the last decade in the company of the world-famous chimpanzees of Tanzania's Gombe National Park, getting to know their characters and learning about the intricacies of their lives. Tales from Gombe provides an unparalled insight into their world. Through endearing stories and stunningly intimate photography, it tells the story of their lives, an epic saga full of convoluted plots, family alliances, intrigue, love, passion, suffering, ambition, politics, puzzles, surprises and controversies. The chimpanzees of Tanzania's Gombe National Park are probably the most famous group of wild animals in history, having been observed and chronicled for more than 50 years. Through studies initiated by the palaeontologist and anthropologist Louis Leakey and carried out by the primatologist Dr Jane Goodall, people worldwide know some of their names and stories. In Tales from Gombe Anup Shah and Fiona Rogers introduce us to all the different characters in this unique family, from the bold and mischievous Google and the powerful Titan to the enigmatic Freud.They tell the dramatic story of this unusual society, describing all that has happened since they started studying them, while beautifully capturing the daily interactions of the various characters. The combination of breathtaking photography and rich social history provides the reader with a thought-provoking experience and evokes a strong sense of empathy and respect for chimpanzees. Highly captivating and often deeply moving, Tales from Gombe will inspire all those who read it to learn more about our closest cousins.

General

Imprint:	The Natural History Museum
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2014
Authors:	A. Shah • F Rogers
Dimensions:	340 x 281 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Laminated cover / With flaps
Pages:	324
ISBN-13:	978-0-565-09350-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Photographic collections > Photographic reportage Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > General
LSN:	0-565-09350-9
Barcode:	9780565093501

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