The Roots Of Heaven
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Romain Gary
Binding: Hardback
Published: MICHAEL JOSEPH, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The novel The Roots of Heaven presents a compelling narrative set in French Equatorial Africa, where a determined idealist wages a solitary war against the senseless slaughter of elephants. This powerful work chronicles his fervent campaign, illustrating the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Gary's prose uncovers the complex motivations of both the protectors and the poachers, painting a vivid picture of a continent grappling with its colonial past and uncertain future. The story argues for the inherent right of all creatures to exist, challenging readers to confront their own responsibilities towards conservation. It is a dramatic and thought-provoking work that resonates with timeless themes of justice and environmental stewardship.
Author: Romain Gary
Binding: Hardback
Published: MICHAEL JOSEPH, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The novel The Roots of Heaven presents a compelling narrative set in French Equatorial Africa, where a determined idealist wages a solitary war against the senseless slaughter of elephants. This powerful work chronicles his fervent campaign, illustrating the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Gary's prose uncovers the complex motivations of both the protectors and the poachers, painting a vivid picture of a continent grappling with its colonial past and uncertain future. The story argues for the inherent right of all creatures to exist, challenging readers to confront their own responsibilities towards conservation. It is a dramatic and thought-provoking work that resonates with timeless themes of justice and environmental stewardship.