The Eye of the Elephant: An Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness
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The Eye of the Elephant: An Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness

Delia Owens
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After being expelled from Botswana for writing their controversial bestseller Cry of the Kalahari, Mark and Delia Owens set off on a journey across Africa, searching for a new Eden. They found it in Zambia, but elephant poachers soon had them fighting for their lives when they tried to stop the slaughter. 16 pages of photos, half in color.
Genres: NonfictionAfricaAnimalsMemoirTravelNatureZambiaWildlifeAdventureScience
306 Pages

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