Ways of the Wild

(Johannesburg: Ad. Donker, 1980). Illustrated by Jill Adams. 8vo; original brown cloth; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 144; black-and-white line drawings. Edges of boards somewhat fishmothed; dustwrapper a little edgeworn; light foxing to endpapers and edges. Good condition. "This is a collection of fascinating animal stories that will delight all lovers of the wild. Written from the point of view of the individual animals themselves, the stories allow us to share the unique experiences of various different species, including some of the less-loved and less well known ones, such as the hyena and honey badger. Each tale reflects the author's own deep love and intimate knowledge of the bush and its inhabitants, and he gives an entirely authentic account of the appearance, surroundings and behaviour of the animals and the dangers they encounter. ... Supplementary information concerning the habits, appearance and distribution of the animals is given at the end of each story." .