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Cry of the Kalahari Hardcover – October 7, 2021

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'A remarkable story beautifully told... Among such classics as Goodall's In the Shadow of Man and Fossey's Gorillas in the Mist' Chicago Tribune

Carrying little more than a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, two young Americans, Mark and Delia Owens, caught a plane to Africa, bought a thirdhand Land Rover, and drove deep into the Kalahari Desert. There they lived for seven years, in an unexplored area with no roads, no people, and no source of water for thousands of square miles. In this vast wilderness the Owenses began their zoology research, working along animals that had never before been exposed to humans.

An international bestseller on original release, Cry of the Kalahari is the story of the Owenses's life with lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and the many other creatures they came to know. It is also a gripping account of how they survived the dangers of living in one of the last and largest pristine areas on Earth.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Corsair (October 7, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472156463
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472156464
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.81 x 9.29 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #363,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Interesting

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018

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A friend recommended this book, along with the 2 others written by Mark and Delia Owens, and she said to read them in order. That's important as it starts at the beginning of their work in the Kalahari. The writing is engaging and the stories amazing. It's incredible what they lived through and survived. It's worth a read if you're interested in Africa and the creatures that dwell there. I didn't read the appendices.

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Living with lions

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017

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Mark and Delia Owens wrote this book about life in the Kalahari desert in Botswana. Their writing style is incredible, bringing you right next to lions, jackals, hyenas and the many dangers of life in remote Africa. If you have some interest in a lions-eye view of life in drought stricken Africa, this is the book to read. Filled with emotional relationships.... not only as a couple, but the relationships of lions and all the many animals of Africa. The Owens write from the heart and it comes though, loud and clear. Their love of animals and the natural world is both energizing and heart wrenching as they fill each page with the adventures of love and life in a remote part of our planet. Highly recommend this book.

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M. Holmes

This is a fascinating take on Botswana in the 1970s

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2019

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We just travelled to northern Botswana for two weeks, and were enthralled by the animals. So it was fascinating to read about it in the 70's. We were on travel safaris, and I applaud their efforts surveying the animals, scientifically and thoroughly 40 years ago, when it was truly wilderness.. Having just seen and learned about the wildlife populations first hand, it was interesting to learn more jackals , hyenas and lions who are all stunning. In the end, i knew nothing about the destructive fences that were strangling the wildlife populations. I was happy to read how the Owens fought successfully for removing the fences. Both Mark and Delia Owens wrote chapters, and while the writing styles were individual, the book reads cohesively. It is a terrific story.

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Kalahari

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018

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I was hooked on this story right from the first paragraph. The authors are straight forward in the relating of their story. Their tales of hardships, heat, rain, rationing of resources and hard work resonate deeply. The relationship they have with the animals is felt in a personal and respectful level. Well worth reading ...

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JanG. - byrdgrl

I could hardly put it down

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020

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How and where do I start with this review? I guess, in keeping with the review title I will say that Cry of the Kalahari almost made me cry, from lack of sleep. I would settle in with the intention of reading for one hour and find myself still reading after 3. It's rare for me to find books these days that I don't want to put down.

I think I expected just light, entertaining reading when I chose to download this book but that is not what I got. Yes, there are moments of humor for sure but there is so much more. The authors have done an absolutely amazing job of giving us a wealth of information on the animals of the Kalahari. You don't just get a scrap of information you learn about species and about the individual animals studied. I was drawn in so much that I felt like I was right there observing and interacting myself. The authors also manage to reveal enough of who they are as individuals to make you wish you could be a part of their team but do it in away that the book doesn't feel like ego was involved in the writing.

If you love animals, especially wildlife, if you love nature, if you care about conservation, this is a book for you. Even if you just have a mild interest in some of the amazing creatures in the wild, sit down with this book for awhile and don't be surprised if your mild interest becomes more like a passion.

I'm hoping to be able to afford to read the other books by this dynamic duo soon. I want to continue learning and doing so while feeling like I have been given temporary access to a world most of us will never see.

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JD Reviews

True story of a couple's research of wild animals in the Kalahari Desert.

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022

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Great true story of research of hyenas and lions and other large animals in the Kalahari Desert. There were times when I couldn't put it down. Interesting, enthralling research of a married couple's stay in the wilderness and their experience with visits to their encampment from the wild animals they were studying.

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LindaWoodkins

Excellent writing, beautiful true story

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021

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I’m about 3/4th through and want to savor the last chapters. I’ve grown attached to a few of the “browns” hyenas and individual lions from the different prides that the couple studied. I love the author’s writing style. The couple manages to educate and entertain the reader, drawing us into their day to day life with all its challenges. I must say, in addition to many scenes describing hilarious shenanigans of Kalahari wildlife, a few stories are absolutely heartbreaking. Have tissues nearby. Beautiful story.

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Laura M. Cline

A good read that reads like a documentary of African wildlife and the harshness of the land.

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021

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This book is written by research team husband and wife. It reads like a documentary of the wildlife in African and their journey studying it. The wife has also written "When the Crawdads Sing" which highlights her beautiful writing style - not so much in this book - but they are very different types of books. If you love to learn about the lives of some African wildlife before mankind entered the area - read this book.

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My Book has arrived

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2020

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I had to wait a while longer than quoted for my order due to COVID19 but I was contacted by Ultimate Treasures throughout the time to keep me updated on the journey and arrival time of the Book. It was good keeping me informed during these difficult times and I really appreciated it.
Perfect condition and well worth the wait.

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vickie

fair cover

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2019

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condition inside very good but paper cover torn which wasn't reported .

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Mr. Hl Ball

one of the best books on wilderness Africa

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2022