| Description |
1 online resource (236 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Series |
Animal |
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Animal (Reaktion Books)
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| Contents |
Lions at large -- Captive cats -- Lion lore and legend -- In pursuit of the lion -- Golden remnant -- Timeline |
| Summary |
Although the lion is not the largest, fastest or most lethal animal, its position as king of beasts has rarely been challenged. Since Palaeolithic times, lions have fascinated people, and due to its gallant mane, knowing eyes, and distinctive roar, the animal continues to beguile us today. In Lion, Deirdre Jackson paints a fresh portrait of this regal beast, drawing on folktales, the latest scientific research, and even lion-tamers' memoirs, as well as other little-known sources to tell the story of lions famous and anonymous, familiar and surprising. Majestic, noble, brave--the lion is an anim |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Includes web resources (pages 223-224) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Lion.
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Lion -- Mythology.
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Lion in art.
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Lion in literature.
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Lion -- Conservation
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Human-animal relationships.
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Animals and civilization.
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Lions
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NATURE -- Animals -- Big Cats.
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Lion in literature
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Human-animal relationships
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Animals and civilization
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Lion
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Lion in art
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Lion -- Mythology
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Lion.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781861897350 |
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1861897359 |
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1861896557 |
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9781861896551 |
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