{"product_id":"in-brightest-africa-carl-e-akeley-9781025737416","title":"In Brightest Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"In Brightest Africa\" is a seminal account of the African wilderness, written by the legendary naturalist, taxidermist, and explorer Carl E. Akeley. Known as the father of modern taxidermy, Akeley takes readers on a series of expeditions through the untamed landscapes of the African continent, documenting his encounters with majestic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and the elusive mountain gorilla. Part adventure memoir and part scientific record, the work offers a vivid portrayal of the continent's biodiversity during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough his narratives, Akeley details his pioneering efforts to preserve the beauty of nature for future generations. He shares his experiences collecting specimens for major natural history museums and describes his innovative techniques for creating lifelike habitat dioramas. More than just a collection of hunting stories, \"In Brightest Africa\" reflects a deep-seated respect for the natural world and chronicles Akeley's transition from hunter to passionate conservationist. His advocacy for the protection of wildlife led to the establishment of Africa's first national park, making this book a foundational text for anyone interested in the history of wildlife preservation, scientific exploration, and the enduring allure of the African wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl E. Akeley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025737415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025737416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d","brand":"Carl E. Akeley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997589876991,"sku":"9781025737416","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/in-brightest-africa-carl-e-akeley-9781025737416","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}