Anyone curious about animals, nature, or the history of biology will find much of interest in this ample and varied collection. Reflecting his infectious enthusiasm for "the best natural history," Beebe's personal assortment of favorites includes excerpts from massive sources, such as Audubon and Darwin, and intriguing pieces from lesser known authors most of us would not normally encounter. Arranged in chronological order, the small masterpieces here range from Aristotle to Rachel Carson. Each of them is introduced by an incisive and sometimes humorous description of its author.

This fascinating text contains details of the author's pheasant hunting trips around the world, with information on his experiences in Burma, Malaysia, and Borneo. Written in the style of a first person narrative, this text is both engaging and informative, and will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in exotic pheasant hunting. The chapters of this book are: 'The Gates of the East', 'The Pheasants of Kinchinjunga', 'The Hills of Hills', 'Wild Burma', 'Servants and Super-Servants', 'From Sea to Mountain-Top in Malaysia', 'Malay Days', and 'With the Dyaks of Borneo'. This text was...

William Beebe, born Charles William Beebe (July 29, 1877 - June 4, 1962) was an American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, explorer, and author. He is remembered for the numerous expeditions he conducted for the New York Zoological Society, his deep dives in the Bathysphere, and his prolific scientific writing for both academic and popular audiences. This fascinating book describes Beebe's adventures and discoveries in the South American jungles.

This new book of Mr. Beebe's will win as great an audience as his Jungle Peace, of which Theodore Roosevelt said, "A positive addition to the sum total of genuine literature."