Lion

Informationen zum Autor Deirdre Jackson works in the Department of Manuscripts at the British Library and is a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Klappentext Majestic, noble, brave lions, with their tawny coats and luminous eyes, have inspired countless stories, traditions and beliefs. Whether we are seduced by their beauty or drawn to danger, we want to be near them. This book draws on the scientific research, folklore, travel literature, and lion tamers' memoirs to guide readers on a cultural safari. Zusammenfassung Majestic! noble! brave lions! with their tawny coats and luminous eyes! have inspired countless stories! traditions and beliefs. Whether we are seduced by their beauty or drawn to danger! we want to be near them. This book draws on the scientific research! folklore! travel literature! and lion tamers' memoirs to guide readers on a cultural safari. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction 1 Lions at Large 2 Captive Cats 3 Lion Lore and Legend 4 In Pursuit of the Lion 5 Golden Remnant Timeline References Select Bibliography Associations and Websites Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index

Product details

• Authors: Deirdre Jackson, Jackson Deirdre
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2010
• EAN: 9781861896551
• ISBN: 978-1-86189-655-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Animal Series; Animal; Animal Series; Animal
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, NATURE / Animals / Mammals, Wildlife: mammals, Wildlife: mammals: general interest