Monster of God. The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind. The book investigates the way

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Michael Joseph

A collection of interesting papers given at a symposium held in Christchurch during November 1996 to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of “Choix de plantes de la Nouvelle-Zelande” by French naval doctor Etienne Raoul who was stationed at Akaroa

Wellington

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Monster of God. The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind. The book investigates the wayDavid Quammen. An interesting and detailed exploration of the relationship between humans and the great predators of the animal kingdom through 3000 years of fear and mythology. Also an account of the authors journeys to discover lions in India, saltwater crocodiles in Australia, bears in Romania and tigers in Siberia. Hutchinson Random House Ltd., London, 2004. ISBN 9780091799571 Hardback with dust jacket. 515 pages. SECONDHAND. Fine condition.