In the Shadow of Man (inscribed)
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1971. First edition. Hardcover. Nicely inscribed on the title page in a blue pen: "For John Hooper, With my very best wishes. I hope that one day you will be able to meet some of these wonderful chimpanzee beings in the forests of Africa. Jane Goodall, August 1992." Her classic book which tells the story of her immersive relationship with the Gombe chimpanzees in Tanzania. Goodall needs no introduction as surely the most famous primatologist of all time; she was the first to observe chimpanzees using tools as she details in this book. Among innumerable honors, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025. Gray cloth boards with the title in green and an illustration of a chimpanzee. Illustrated map endpapers with a family tree of the chimps among the group that took her in. With three inserts of black-and-white photos and one insert of color photos, all by her then-husband Hugo van Lawick. Very near fine with only a little nudging, faint rubbing, to spine ends. In a very good or better jacket with a touch of wear to corners and spine ends. A particularly nice inscription. Near fine / Very good. Item #2081
ISBN: 0395127262
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