In The Shadow Of Man
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, appears to still have original plastic wrap/shrink wrap on dust jacket, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good — pages appear clean and bright from title page visible. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Good, appears tight and intact.
In the Shadow of Man is a landmark work of natural history and scientific memoir, chronicling Jane Goodall's pioneering research into the lives of wild chimpanzees in the Gombe Stream Reserve of Tanzania. With extraordinary patience and dedication, Goodall documents her years of observation in the field, revealing the complex social hierarchies, emotional bonds, tool use, and remarkably human-like behaviours of our closest animal relatives. Written in a warm yet authoritative voice, the narrative draws readers deep into the forest alongside Goodall herself, making the science feel both intimate and revelatory. Photographs by Hugo van Lawick capture the raw beauty of the African wilderness, adding a vivid visual dimension to the groundbreaking discoveries within. This essential work forever changed the way humanity understands its relationship with the animal kingdom.
Author: Jane Van Lawick-Goodall
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, appears to still have original plastic wrap/shrink wrap on dust jacket, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good — pages appear clean and bright from title page visible. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Good, appears tight and intact.
In the Shadow of Man is a landmark work of natural history and scientific memoir, chronicling Jane Goodall's pioneering research into the lives of wild chimpanzees in the Gombe Stream Reserve of Tanzania. With extraordinary patience and dedication, Goodall documents her years of observation in the field, revealing the complex social hierarchies, emotional bonds, tool use, and remarkably human-like behaviours of our closest animal relatives. Written in a warm yet authoritative voice, the narrative draws readers deep into the forest alongside Goodall herself, making the science feel both intimate and revelatory. Photographs by Hugo van Lawick capture the raw beauty of the African wilderness, adding a vivid visual dimension to the groundbreaking discoveries within. This essential work forever changed the way humanity understands its relationship with the animal kingdom.