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OverviewJoe Slowinsky, who is in the forefront of the herpetology field, wakes up one morning with a hangover. He puts his hand in a bag of snakes, feels a bite on his finger and, in that moment, knows his life is over. He's been bitten by a krait, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. The Snake Catcher is the story of Joe Slowinsky, celebrated scientist and explorer. His career was fast and exciting and his last tragic expedition is a pulse-pounding struggle between man and nature. Here, Jamie James captures perfectly the life of a trailblazer. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jamie JamesPublisher: Hyperion Imprint: Hyperion Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.354kg ISBN: 9781401309954ISBN 10: 140130995 Pages: 260 Publication Date: 06 July 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book will astonish and delight anyone who believes that the great age of biological collecting is over. --Anne Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down A dramatic and moving story, told by an author who clearly understands that his subject is not simply about a man's cruel and ironic death but also about his life, his spirit, and his dreams. Booklist Absorbing, stylishly written account of the life and career of a celebrated young herpetologist...an exquisitely crafted book that will grab even those who have no interest in snakes. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Absolutely riveting. This sensitive, fascinating exploration of a scientist's quest for knowledge deepens with relentless suspense into a classic tale of a man's fight for survival in the wilderness. Linda Greenlaw, author of The Hungry Ocean This book will astonish and delight anyone who believes that the great age of biological collecting is over. Anne Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Author InformationJamie James is the author of eight books, including Music of the Spheres, Other Origins, and Eccentrics: A Study in Sanity and Strangeness. He has lived in Indonesia since 1999, where he continues to write for top American newspapers and magazines, including the New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveler, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Wall Street Journal. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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