Tales of an African Vet - Hardcover

Aronson, Roy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1599219425 ISBN 13: 9781599219424

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2010

Synopsis

The heart-wrenching and adventure-filled stories of a South African wild animal vet and his colleagues

About this title

Review:

"In this delightful book, the Crocodile Hunter meets James Herriot for an engaging look at the trials and tribulations of being a veterinarian in South Africa. Aronson's . . . collection of stories is totally entertaining, and his deep commitment to wildlife and conservation comes through clearly. Readers will enjoy venturing into the African bush with Aronson but will be grateful to do so from the safety of their lounge chairs. . . . This fascinating book is hard to put down; it will be enjoyed by a wide variety of readers of many ages." --Library Journal (starred review)

From the Back Cover:

"I have tracked lions and cheetahs, anesthetized rhinos, collared elephants, and nearly lost a foot to a hungry crocodile. I've shot a bull running amok, come face-to-face with an angry hybrid wolf, been spat at by a cobra, and attacked by a puff adder. I have seen the devastating effects of poaching, and I've had to make some tough decisions about the fate of an animal's life time and time again. . . .In the following pages, I will introduce you to many "characters" who populate my story. You will meet the Huchzermeyers, both father and son, who are vets; Peter Rogers, a dedicated wildlife vet and one of the great ones; and Professor Dave Meltzer, a world-renowned expert on cheetah breeding. You will also meet Jabu the elephant, Munwane the rhino, Savannah the cheetah, and Mehlwane the lioness--some of the many animals I have had the amazing privilege of helping."--from the Introduction

About this edition

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1599219425
• ISBN 13: 9781599219424
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240