Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'Bring ’Em Back Alive' is a thrilling first-hand account of the life and adventures of Frank Buck, one of the most famous wild animal collectors of the twentieth century. Through a series of gripping anecdotes, the work chronicles Buck’s perilous expeditions into the dense jungles of Southeast Asia, India, and beyond, where he sought to capture exotic species alive for zoos and circuses. The narrative provides an intimate look at the logistical challenges and physical dangers of tracking, trapping, and transporting formidable creatures such as man-eating tigers, massive pythons, and rare primates. Collaboratively written with Edward Anthony, the book emphasizes Buck’s unique philosophy of preserving the lives of his subjects, a stance that set him apart in an era of big-game hunting. The accounts are filled with suspenseful encounters and astute observations of animal behavior in the wild, offering readers a window into the complex relationship between humans and the untamed natural world. 'Bring ’Em Back Alive' stands as a definitive piece of adventure literature, capturing the spirit of exploration and the enduring fascination with the world’s most dangerous and beautiful wildlife.This 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.This 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.As 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.
