Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds

In good condition - has markings from use - due to differing weights in books, postage maybe adjusted at checkout.

This book is in every sense a master piece. As a study of animal behaviour it has great importance, and as an example of a near perfect relationship between man and animal it is unique.

The story begins when George Adamson, a Senior Game Warden in Kenya, brings back three motherless lion cubs to his wife Joy. One of them, Elsa, was destined to become the heroine of a modern classic on wildlife.

Reared by Adamson in an atmosphere of mutual respect and never treated as a pet. Elsa the lion cub shared the Adamson's lives for three years. Then the couple attempted an experiment which had never before succeeded - they decided that Elsa ought to return to the freedom to which she was born. It took infinite skill and patience but eventually Elsa learned to live independently as a wild lioness. Her return to the wild in no way diminished her affection for the Adamsons: when for a few days they came into her area, she would come running out of the bush to resume her old relationship of friendship and when they left she would return to the wild.

This edition of Born Free contains over 75 black and white photographs of the Adamsons and their days with Elsa.