In the Shadow of Man

by Jane Goodall

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Overview

This best-selling classic tells the story of one of world's greatest scientific adventuresses. Jane Goodall was a young secretarial school graduate when the legendary Louis Leakey chose her to undertake a landmark study of chimpanzees in the world. This paperback edition contains 80 photographs and in introduction by Stephen Jay Gould.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0618056769
Publisher	Mariner Books
Publication date	January 1971
Language	English
Pages	297 pages

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Jane Goodall

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.