The Tree Where Man Was Born
The Tree Where Man Was Born by Peter Matthiessen is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on August 31, 2010. This 304-page book presents a vivid portrait of East Africa, combining elements of nature and travel writing. Matthiessen draws from his firsthand observations during several trips over a dozen years, capturing the daily lives of wild herdsmen, the dynamics of predator-prey interactions, and the work of field biologists and anthropologists exploring humanity’s origins.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences and insights into the region’s landscapes and cultures. The book delves into themes of evolution and the natural world, offering a blend of biography, essays, and literary collections. This edition also includes an introduction by British primatologist Jane Goodall, enhancing the context of Matthiessen’s observations. The Tree Where Man Was Born remains a significant work in the exploration of Africa’s diverse environments and the interconnectedness of life.
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A timeless and majestic portrait of Africa by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise
A finalist for the National Book Award when it was released in 1972, this vivid portrait of East Africa remains as fresh and revelatory now as on the day it was first published. Peter Matthiessen exquisitely combines nature and travel writing to portray the sights, scenes, and people he observed firsthand in several trips over the course of a dozen years. From the daily lives of wild herdsmen and the drama of predator kills to the field biologists investigating wild creatures and the anthropologists seeking humanity’s origins in the rift valley, The Tree Where Man Was Born is a classic of journalistic observation. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by groundbreaking British primatologist Jane Goodall.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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