an African love story Sheldrick, Daphne Jenkins 1934- creator text biography nyu New York Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2012 1st American ed monographic eng

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xviii, 334 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm A conservationist who has dedicated her life to saving orphan elephants in Africa describes her relationships with her late husband, Tsavo Park warden David Sheldrick, and a host of animals, including the majestic elephant, Eleanor Settlers -- Childhood -- Growing up -- Married life -- Falling in love -- Decisions -- New beginnings -- Love and orphans -- Settled -- Conflict -- Discovery -- Expansion - - Turmoil -- Grief -- Growth -- Achievement -- Epilogue: David Dame Daphne Sheldrick "Originally published in 2012 by Viking, an imprint of Penguin books, Great Britain, as An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants." Includes index f-ke--- Sheldrick, Daphne Jenkins 1934- Women conservationists Kenya Tsavo National Park Biography Wildlife conservationists Kenya Tsavo National Park Biography Elephants Conservation Kenya Tsavo National Park 639.97/967092 B 9780374104573 (alk. paper) 0374104573 (alk. paper) 2011052457 120822 20190501183418.0 759175043