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Flannery's exuberance over the wildlife he encounters is interesting enough, but it's his ability to capture the indigenous perspective that makes this book worth reading. When his new-found friends learn, for instance, of the widespread custom of circumcision, they fall about in paroxysms of laughter. Equally perplexing (to an elderly gentlemen who has never seen rice) is how Flannery and his cronies could chance upon so many delectable ant-eggs. With 14 pages of colourful, enticing, "wish-I-could-go-there-right-now" photos. --Martha Silano
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'An enthralling introduction to the mountain people of New Guinea - unimaginably remote, charming, cunning, cruel, subtle and appealing - and to their magnificent land.'New York Times Book Review'This book combines an irresistible author with an irresistible subject- Tim Flannery, a great zoologist and writer about science, relating his explorations of New Guinea, a vivid tropical universe. The result is a dangerous book that you pick up at your peril, because it is so hard to put down.'Jared M. Diamond'Throwim Way Leg is New Guinea pidgin for "go on a journey". It is a book as fantastic as the wildest science fiction novel, as gripping as the darkest thriller and as moving as a love story. Not even Rider Haggard would have dared to tell a story so surprising.'Matt Ridley, Daily Telegraph Tim Flannery's bestselling account of his adventures in Papua New Guinea. Join Tim Flannery, one of the world's greatest scientist- writers on his unforgettable journey into the heart of a mysterious land. 2004-5 HSC Advanced English prescribed text: Module A - Comparative study of texts; Elective 2 - In the wild. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781876485191
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'An enthralling introduction to the mountain people of New Guinea - unimaginably remote, charming, cunning, cruel, subtle and appealing - and to their magnificent land.'New York Times Book Review'This book combines an irresistible author with an irresistible subject- Tim Flannery, a great zoologist and writer about science, relating his explorations of New Guinea, a vivid tropical universe. The result is a dangerous book that you pick up at your peril, because it is so hard to put down.'Jared M. Diamond'Throwim Way Leg is New Guinea pidgin for "go on a journey". It is a book as fantastic as the wildest science fiction novel, as gripping as the darkest thriller and as moving as a love story. Not even Rider Haggard would have dared to tell a story so surprising.'Matt Ridley, Daily Telegraph Tim Flannery's bestselling account of his adventures in Papua New Guinea. Join Tim Flannery, one of the world's greatest scientist- writers on his unforgettable journey into the heart of a mysterious land. 2004-5 HSC Advanced English prescribed text: Module A - Comparative study of texts; Elective 2 - In the wild. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781876485191
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'An enthralling introduction to the mountain people of New Guinea - unimaginably remote, charming, cunning, cruel, subtle and appealing - and to their magnificent land.'New York Times Book Review'This book combines an irresistible author with an irresistible subject- Tim Flannery, a great zoologist and writer about science, relating his explorations of New Guinea, a vivid tropical universe. The result is a dangerous book that you pick up at your peril, because it is so hard to put down.'Jared M. Diamond'Throwim Way Leg is New Guinea pidgin for "go on a journey". It is a book as fantastic as the wildest science fiction novel, as gripping as the darkest thriller and as moving as a love story. Not even Rider Haggard would have dared to tell a story so surprising.'Matt Ridley, Daily Telegraph Tim Flannery's bestselling account of his adventures in Papua New Guinea. Join Tim Flannery, one of the world's greatest scientist- writers on his unforgettable journey into the heart of a mysterious land. 2004-5 HSC Advanced English prescribed text: Module A - Comparative study of texts; Elective 2 - In the wild. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781876485191