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This book will astonish and delight anyone who believes that the great age of biological collecting is over. --Anne Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

A dramatic and moving story, told by an author who clearly understands that his subject is not simply about a man's cruel and ironic death but also about his life, his spirit, and his dreams. Booklist Absorbing, stylishly written account of the life and career of a celebrated young herpetologist...an exquisitely crafted book that will grab even those who have no interest in snakes. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Absolutely riveting. This sensitive, fascinating exploration of a scientist's quest for knowledge deepens with relentless suspense into a classic tale of a man's fight for survival in the wilderness. Linda Greenlaw, author of The Hungry Ocean This book will astonish and delight anyone who believes that the great age of biological collecting is over. Anne Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

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Jamie James is the author of eight books, including Music of the Spheres, Other Origins, and Eccentrics: A Study in Sanity and Strangeness. He has lived in Indonesia since 1999, where he continues to write for top American newspapers and magazines, including the New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveler, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Wall Street Journal.

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