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"Professional Edition: Glossary, Tables, Index, Color Photos. A young man who grew up during the 1950s in South Florida, fed his imagination by reading books about the exploits of explorers and animal collectors that fueled his dreams of adventure, becomes an explorer of the wild American tropics. Danger and excitement are all in a day's work as he seeks to capture deadly pit vipers, giant poisonous frogs, land iguanas and boas, in deserts, on uninhabited islands, and steamy jungles. Those fond of travel to Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America will appreciate his stories of the land, people, history, and wildlife in a recent past era. For fans of true-life adventure, the trials, and tribulations of seat-of-the-pants, solo travel, of dealing with unexpected dangers with only grit and determination, of being saved by angels too often to be just chance, will keep you hooked. Lovers of wildlife, especially reptiles, and the wild places where they live, will find hundreds of species mentioned in the text. Herpetologists, especially, will enjoy a nostalgic, factual look back at ""how it was"" in the wild world of herping in the 1960s and early '70s. Koulèv - Book One includes over 150 photos, clippings, tables, maps, suggested reading and cross-references. Approximately 110,000 words, with annotated table of contents, glossary, and detailed index."

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"Dennis Cathcart and I are the same age and grew up in a Florida that still felt wild. Those who feel the need to put your cell phone down should do so... Walk the Palmettos, canal banks and Long-Leaf Pines still standing, if for no other reason than to find that part of your soul connected to the plants and animals still surrounding us. I hope by staining your fingers with the ink of Dennis Cathcart's books, these pages of adventure will inspire your own journey to connect those elusive dots. ... Craig Trumbower, Tallahassee, Florida. Author of More Than Snake Hunting, Even More Than Snake Hunting, and many articles on snakes. ECO Publishing https: //www.ecouniverse.com/ This is my most eagerly anticipated new book of the year! An avid field herper all my life, I grew up reading the exciting adventures of Carl Kauffeld (especially his 1957 masterpiece 'Snakes and Snake Hunting'). Would there ever be another book to match that one in sheer wonder and fun? Dennis Cathcart achieved that in 2022 with ""Koulèv"", a treasure trove of stories of his explorations of Florida, The Caribbean islands, and Latin America. If Book Two follows its precedent, which I know will, be sure both these incredibly richly detailed tomes find a place of reverence in your library. Bill Love / Blue Chameleon Ventures Koulèv: Adventures of an American Snake Hunter, Book Two puts us there with author Dennis Cathcart as he collects specimens of rare reptiles and exotic plants in some of Earth's most beautiful places. The adversities he overcomes are extraordinary. Dennis shares his fascinating life with us in this rich literary work. His style is immediate. His descriptions vivid. His adventures thrilling. It hooked and bagged me on the first page. William Thacker, author of Otters On A Plane-The India/Africa Expedition. bookS2read.com/u/mdjRGd Visit me at wthacker.com Through Koulev, Adventures of an American Snake Hunter, Dennis Cathcart proves himself a brave, observant naturalist, joining the ranks of modern old-school adventure writers such as Bill Love, Tom Crutchfield, Will Thacker and Craig Trumbower. Not only is Mr. Cathcart a natural storyteller, he is an excellent writer. Before you know it, you're right there beside him, looking for critters in Florida, the West Indies, Mexico, and Central America. Richard Lapidus, Award-winning author of Fun with Snakes and Snake Hunting on the Devil's Highway. www.RichardLapidusBooks.com Long ago I met Dennis Cathcart by accident, literally and figuratively. He and a friend saw me and a friend get into a serious auto accident deep in the Florida Everglades. We began sharing life adventures involving reptiles almost immediately. Dennis had many real-life experiences in the West Indies by the time I met him. His storytelling captivated me just as his book will captivate you. Dennis was an early mentor at the time without knowing it. If you want a book to take you from weird, to almost unbelievable life adventures, this is the book for you. I'm in more than one of those surreal adventures myself! - Tom Crutchfield, Homestead, Florida, Tom Crutchfield - A Life Lived Among Venomous Snakes & Dangerous Reptiles Mr. Cathcart's honest portrayal of my father, his work and what it meant to not only Costa Rica, but the region, is excellent. While I was not alive during that time and only had my father with me for a short time after that, what I read gave me a greater understanding of a man, who even with his faults, made the world a better place while with us. I will always be grateful to Mr. Cathcart for sharing his experiences. - Lt. Col. Herschel H. Flowers Jr., US Army CBRN School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri The author, Dennis Cathcart, has done a magnificent job with this book, sharing his lifetime of passion and drive for adventure. It is sure to bring enjoyment and excitement to every reptile enthusiast from amateur hobbyists to professionals alike. A walk back in time, starting in the epic days when South Florida was the center of the exotic reptile trade. Then it's on to adventures in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, and beyond, detailing history-making events. The book is just plain enjoyable. - Jack Facente, AGRITOXINS Venom Lab, St. Cloud, Florida. Board Member, King Cobra Conservancy https: //www.thekingcobra.org/ A pleasant walk down memory lane. When Dennis and I became friends, we formed a bond over a shared interest in collecting and studying reptiles. This went on for many years. Our travels together led us through most of the Caribbean, Mexico, Haiti and Florida...and some of the best times of my life. It's a great read. - Ed Chapman, Reptile Research Support, Inc., Homestead, Florida Meeting Dennis at the World Bromeliad Conference in 1994, I appreciated his abundant knowledge and sincerity; fortunately, we became good friends. Having enjoyed his writing style in his quarterly Cargo Report, my thought was always that a book of his adventures would be a super read-and it is! - Stephen Littlefield, Underhill Studio: https: //www.stephenlittlefield.com/"

Long ago I met Dennis Cathcart by accident, literally and figuratively. He and a friend saw me and a friend get into a serious auto accident deep in the Florida Everglades. We began sharing life adventures involving reptiles almost immediately. Dennis had many real-life experiences in the West Indies by the time I met him. His storytelling captivated me just as his book will captivate you. Dennis was an early mentor at the time without knowing it. If you want a book to take you from weird, to almost unbelievable life adventures, this is the book for you. I'm in more than one of those surreal adventures myself! - Tom Crutchfield, Homestead, Florida, Tom Crutchfield - A Life Lived Among Venomous Snakes & Dangerous Reptiles Mr. Cathcart's honest portrayal of my father, his work and what it meant to not only Costa Rica, but the region, is excellent. While I was not alive during that time and only had my father with me for a short time after that, what I read gave me a greater understanding of a man, who even with his faults, made the world a better place while with us. I will always be grateful to Mr. Cathcart for sharing his experiences. - Lt. Col. Herschel H. Flowers Jr., US Army CBRN School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri The author, Dennis Cathcart, has done a magnificent job with this book, sharing his lifetime of passion and drive for adventure. It is sure to bring enjoyment and excitement to every reptile enthusiast from amateur hobbyists to professionals alike. A walk back in time, starting in the epic days when South Florida was the center of the exotic reptile trade. Then it's on to adventures in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, and beyond, detailing history-making events. The book is just plain enjoyable. - Jack Facente, AGRITOXINS Venom Lab, St. Cloud, Florida. Board Member, King Cobra Conservancy https: //www.thekingcobra.org/ A pleasant walk down memory lane. When Dennis and I became friends, we formed a bond over a shared interest in collecting and studying reptiles. This went on for many years. Our travels together led us through most of the Caribbean, Mexico, Haiti and Florida...and some of the best times of my life. It's a great read. - Ed Chapman, Reptile Research Support, Inc., Homestead, Florida Meeting Dennis at the World Bromeliad Conference in 1994, I appreciated his abundant knowledge and sincerity; fortunately, we became good friends. Having enjoyed his writing style in his quarterly Cargo Report, my thought was always that a book of his adventures would be a super read-and it is! - Stephen Littlefield, Underhill Studio: https: //www.stephenlittlefield.com/

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Dennis Cathcart is a well-known naturalist and author, herpetologist, and botanist. Born in 1948, he grew up in Davie, Florida, where life in the Everglades inspired his passion for natural history. His explorations in the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America, and 39 countries around the world discovered many new species. He is the founder of exotic plant nursery Tropiflora, in Sarasota. An accomplished photographer, his work appears in magazines and books. Dennis is dedicated to preserving the stories of captivating individuals he has met and to documenting the echoes of a vanishing wild world and way of life. Author Website: denniscathcart.com

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