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Ukhozi Press When Eagles Roar by James Alexander Currie Bonnie J Fladung Illustrated by Margo Gabrielle Damian
Follow the daring safari of James Currie as his love of birds fascination with wildlife and craving for adventure lead him into humorous and life threatening situations. James captures the essence of what it means to be African today facing everything from the Big Five to the vestiges of apartheid to the AIDS epidemic. He provides authoritative information on African wildlife and illustrates hairraising encounters with lions buffalo leopards elephants rhinoceros and snakes through exciting and humorous stories. The book follows Jamess journey from city boy to conservationist and shows what it takes to become an African game ranger. From his first graphic encounter with the brutality of nature on Table Mountain in South Africa to his disappearance as a boy on safari in Malawi to the rigorous training he underwent to become a game ranger at Phinda Private Game Reserve this book will delight and educate anyone fascinated with nature wildlife travel and adventure. James provides wonderful insights into African conservation and a fascinating glimpse into the importance of crosscultural relationships in Africas wildlife tourism environment. He details his own inner journey overcoming physical challenges and finding the balance between following passions and whats important in life.show more