| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 334 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published in 2012 by Viking, an imprint of Penguin books, Great Britain, as An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants." |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Settlers -- Childhood -- Growing up -- Married life -- Falling in love -- Decisions -- New beginnings -- Love and orphans -- Settled -- Conflict -- Discovery -- Expansion -- Turmoil -- Grief -- Growth -- Achievement -- Epilogue: David. |
| Summary |
A conservationist who has dedicated her life to saving orphan elephants in Africa describes her relationships with her late husband, Tsavo Park warden David Sheldrick, and a host of animals, including the majestic elephant, Eleanor. |
| Subject |
Sheldrick, Daphne, 1934-2018
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Women conservationists -- Kenya -- Tsavo National Park -- Biography.
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Wildlife conservationists -- Kenya -- Tsavo National Park -- Biography.
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Elephants -- Conservation -- Kenya -- Tsavo National Park.
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| Added Title |
African love story
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Love, life, & elephants |
| ISBN |
9780374104573 alkaline paper $27.00 |
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0374104573 alkaline paper |
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