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| Cry of the Kalahari | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mark James Owens, Cordelia Dykes Owens
Publisher: Mariner Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 25752
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0395647800
Dewey Decimal Number: 591.96811
UPC: 046442647809
EAN: 9780395647806
ASIN: 0395647800
Publication Date: October 15, 1992
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 It will make you laugh and cry and everything in between. April 22, 1999
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is an incredibly well written book for animal lovers, nature lovers, and environmentalists, and if you aren't any of the above, you will be. It shows how individual animals each have their own personality: shy, funny, mischievous, affectionate, docile. It proves how mankind is willing to sacrifice animals' lives and environment for the sake of money, be it diamond mining, hunting, cattle grazing, or whatever suits the wallet. Their should be more people who realize and are willing to try to do something about it, like Mark and Delia Owens.
 A fascinating account by two inspiring people February 26, 1997
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book has been out for many years, but I just finally got around to reading it. It holds a well-deserved place on the shelf of classic nature writing. Like this book's sequel, Eye of the Elephant (which I read several years ago), the Owens have written an incredible account of their experiences studying wildlife in Africa. Cry of the Kalahari is the story of their seven years in the Kalahari desert, living among the lions, hyenas, jackals, and myriad of other creatures that share this doomed habitat. The Owens' dedication and hard work are truly amazing and their insights into the lives of these animals are fascinating. As the authors write in their foreward to the book, it is not intended to be a authoritative scientific account of the Kalahari ecosystem, but a layman's introduction to the animals of this unique place on earth. For readers who enjoy nature writing, this should be on one's list of must-read books
No Words To Describe... July 26, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book was absolutely fantastic. I laughed, I cried, and I felt like I was living in the Kalahari along with the authors and their wild friends. When I finished the book, I logged onto Amazon to see if the Owens' had written any more books on Africa. Couldn't find any, but I promise if they write any more, I will buy the hardback! Enjoy this wonderful book.
Captivating October 2, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been to Botswana and find the Cry of the Kalahari a testiment to the struggles between nature and preservation. This book is captivating, interesting, detailed and motivational.
Good read July 9, 2001
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book is very well done, and does not overstate the case for conservation at all. The Owenses are quite balanced in their views, for example, accepting hunting as being consistent with conservation. They may not be allowed back in Botswana, but the reason is because they embarrased the government into doing something besides pandering to mining interests and the unfortunate local politics. Decide for yourself whether they are right about the effects of fencing and cattle ranching on wildlife, and about the benificial effects of eco-tourism, after reading their book. In any case, you will enjoy their adventures with the animals whether or not you agree with their views about conservation.
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