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Mr. Hornaday's War: How a Peculiar Victorian Zookeeper Waged a Lonely Crusade for Wildlife That Changed the World
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The biography explores the complex life of William Temple Hornaday, a prominent 19th-century conservationist known for his efforts to save the American bison. It delves into the contradictions in his actions, particularly highlighting a contentious exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. Through this examination, the book sheds light on Hornaday's legacy and the challenges he faced in balancing conservation with public perception and ethical considerations.
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Mr. Hornaday's War: How a Peculiar Victorian Zookeeper Waged a Lonely Crusade for Wildlife That Changed the World, Stefan Bechtel
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- 2012
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- Title
- Mr. Hornaday's War: How a Peculiar Victorian Zookeeper Waged a Lonely Crusade for Wildlife That Changed the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stefan Bechtel
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780807006351
- Category
- Ecology, Nature in general, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography explores the complex life of William Temple Hornaday, a prominent 19th-century conservationist known for his efforts to save the American bison. It delves into the contradictions in his actions, particularly highlighting a contentious exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. Through this examination, the book sheds light on Hornaday's legacy and the challenges he faced in balancing conservation with public perception and ethical considerations.