Soul of a Lion: One Woman's Quest to Rescue Africa's Wildlife Refugees

Bennett, Barbara

ISBN 10: 1426206542 / ISBN 13: 9781426206542

Edité par National Geographic, 2010

N° de réf. du vendeur 1426206542-4-35345465

Synopsis :

For animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the vast readership for gripping true-life stories, this African saga is a must-read adventure. It chronicles the unique Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, where Marieta van der Merwe and her family, former wealthy cattle farmers, have sold land to buy and care for embattled wildlife. We meet Sam, the "AIDS" lion infected by mistake at a vet clinic. Boerjke, a baboon with epilepsy and Down syndrome. Savanna, the one-eyed lioness. And Marieta van der Merwe herself, the inspiring proprietor of Harnas who shares her home with needy wild animals. Survivor of an early life fraught with personal tragedy in the African Bush, she now devotes herself as care-giver and ambassador for wildlife and wildland. Told with insight, humor, and thrilling immediacy by author and Harnas volunteer Barbara Bennett, this story will captivate readers of all ages.

À propos de l'auteur: Barbara Bennett is a professor of English at North Carolina State University and a frequent volunteer at Harnas Wildlife Refuge. She has written numerous articles for local magazines and for scholarly publications. This is her first book.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Soul of a Lion: One Woman's Quest to Rescue ...
Éditeur : National Geographic
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Fair