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A timeless and majestic portrait of Africa by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (19272014), author of the National Book Awardwinning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In ParadiseA finalist for the National Book Award when it was released in 1972, this vivid portrait of East Africa remains as fresh and revelatory now as on the day it was first published. Peter Matthiessen exquisitely combines nature and travel writing to portray the sights, scenes, and people he observed firsthand in several trips over the course of a dozen years. From the daily lives of wild herdsmen and the drama of predator kills to the field biologists investigating wild creatures and the anthropologists seeking humanity's origins in the rift valley, The Tree Where Man Was Born is a classic of journalistic observation. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by groundbreaking British primatologist Jane Goodall.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is 'The Tree Where Man Was Born' about? A: The book is a vivid portrait of East Africa by Peter Matthiessen, combining nature and travel writing to depict the sights, scenes, and people he observed during several trips over twelve years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Peter Matthiessen, a renowned writer and National Book Award winner, known for his works like 'The Snow Leopard'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a reprint edition of 'The Tree Where Man Was Born' published by Penguin Classics.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Travelers & Explorers'.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this edition include any special features? A: This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by British primatologist Jane Goodall.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in nature writing, travel experiences in Africa, or those looking for classic literature will find this book valuable.