Reel, Monte

Between Man and Beast

New York, Anchor Books, 2013. . Softcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Near gift-quality but for publisher's remainder dot along bottom edge, else sterling condition softcover copy, with unfurled tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear. From the publisher's synopsis: "In 1856, Paul Du Chaillu ventured into the African jungle in search of a mythic beast, the gorilla. After wild encounters with vicious cannibals, deadly snakes, and tribal kings, Du Chaillu emerged with 20 preserved gorilla skins-two of which were stuffed and brought on tour-and walked smack dab into the biggest scientific debate of the time: Darwin`s theory of evolution. Quickly, Du Chaillu`s trophies went from objects of wonder to key pieces in an all-out intellectual war. With a wide range of characters, including Abraham Lincoln, Arthur Conan Doyle, P.T Barnum, Thackeray, and of course, Charles Darwin, this is a one of a kind book about a singular moment in history." 402 pp. including notes and index.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Fine

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Book number: 353062

Catalogue: Africana

Keywords: Monte Reel Paul du Chaillu gorilla Africa travel exploration Darwin evolution

Schachter, Paul

Teaching English Pronunciation to the Twi-Speaking Student

Legon, Ghana, Ghana University Press, 1962. First Edition. Softcover. Size: 12mo 7" - 7. Sturdy, still tightly bound softcover copy, minor to moderate wear of covers and text-block, but with neither underlining nor highlighting. Perfectly readable, usable copy. The primer promises to help "the teacher to pin-point his students' pronunciation problems, and guide students toward speaking English with increasing confidence. His book will also assist teachers of English whose students' native language (Fanti, for example) poses similar problems." 60 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Very Good

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Book number: 357080

Catalogue: Africana

Keywords: Paul Schachter English Ghana Ghanaian students