{"product_id":"cry-of-the-kalahari-9781472156457","title":"Cry of the Kalahari","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDelia Owens and her then-partner Mark Owens spent seven years living in the Kalahari Desert researching wildlife. Their memoir, Cry of the Kalahari, is being reissued with never-before-seen color photographs. The book is a gripping account of how the couple survived the dangers of living in one of the last pristine areas on Earth and came to appreciate its living richness. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 480 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1970s, Mark and Delia Owens embarked on an extraordinary adventure to the Kalahari Desert. Armed with only a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, they set out to explore an unexplored area with no roads, no people, and no source of water for thousands of square miles. Their journey was a testament to their courage and determination, as they lived alongside lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and countless other creatures in this vast wilderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCry of the Kalahari is a gripping account of how the two young Americans survived the dangers of living in one of the last pristine areas on Earth. Written by international bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens, and her then partner Mark Owens, the book was originally published in 1984. This beautiful new edition, reissued for the first time since its original publication, contains never-seen-before, color photographs of Mark and Delia on their adventure of a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is a remarkable story beautifully told. It explores the Owenses' zoology research, their interactions with the wildlife, and the challenges they faced in the desert. The couple's ability to overcome the hazards of the desert and come to appreciate its living richness makes fascinating reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJane Goodall, renowned primatologist and conservationist, praised the book as \"extraordinary.\" She noted, \"How the couple overcome the hazards of the desert and came to appreciate its living richness makes fascinating reading.\" People Magazine also praised the book, stating, \"Read their remarkable book to be delighted, moved, and awed.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCry of the Kalahari is a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of nature. It reminds us of the importance of preserving our natural world and the incredible wonders that exist within it. Whether you are interested in animals, adventure, or the human condition, this book is a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 41g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 126 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472156457\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delia Owens,Mark Owens","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097673429242,"sku":"9781472156457","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659697698169_book.jpg?v=1659792845","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/cry-of-the-kalahari-9781472156457","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}