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| The Animal Dialogues | 
| Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company
Category: EBooks
List Price: $16.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 6240
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 323
Dewey Decimal Number: 590
ASIN: B000SK1J34
Publication Date: December 12, 2007
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Product Description
THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES tells of Craig Childs' own chilling experiences among the grizzlies of the Arctic, sharks off the coast of British Columbia and in the turquoise waters of Central America, jaguars in the bush of northern Mexico, mountain lions, elk, Bighorn Sheep, and others. More than chilling, however, these stories are lyrical, enchanting, and reach beyond what one commonly assumes an "animal story" is or should be. THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES is a book about another world that exists alongside our own, an entire realm of languages and interactions that humans rarely get the chance to witness. PRAISE FOR CROSSING PATHS: "Childs is in the grip of the outside and its persistent wildness....He is skilled din the exigent art of seeing, then translating what he has seen into words. He has carved an important niche for himself as a nature writer." --Kirkus Reviews "Potent....If animals in the world could explain their actions and predatory instincts, they'd choose Childs to interpret these actions to other humans." -- Publishers Weekly "A vivid first-person compendium." -- Outside "Not since Diane Ackerman have I derived so much pleasure from reading the work of a fine naturalist and talented writer." -- The River Reporter
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Wonderful writer, amazing stories April 10, 2008
Childs has created a beautifully written book about animals and journeys into their abodes. He lashes a poet's equipoise to an adventurer's rugged wagon and traverses stories that are breathtaking both in their raw facts and in their telling. A wonderful book.
Excellent personal account March 27, 2008
I have greatly enjoyed reading this naturalist's account of personal encounters he has had with animals in the wild. He demonstrates a respect, as well as a healthy fear, of the big predators such as mountain lions, bears, and jaguars. Intertwined with the adventures, Craig Childs provides details and meaningful information on creatures as diverse as mosquitos and Blue Sharks. It is a personal account which is accurate and does not romanticize the animals he describes.
Animal Dialogues - great read March 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased "The Secret Knowledge of Water" by Craig Childs, and picked up the "Animal Dialogues" at the same time. After reading both books, I will buy more by this author. Vivid descriptions of places and happenings make his experiences come alive. The short chapters on each species give his own story and some scientific information on the animal as the story unfolds. I have learned much, and enjoy his take on the face to face encounters with some of the animals. We can identify with the cat and mouse tales in the Tipi. The Mountain Lion encounters were incredibly intense. This will really make me be more aware of where I am and what is around me when walking up the slot canyons and in the river wash. The footprints we find will be a little more of a wake up call, then just 'Oh neat! A fresh Mountain Lion foot print!"
wonderful book February 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book tops my list of favorites. Childs' skillful use of languge not only brings his encounters to life, but revels in the mystical aspects of the wilderness. It is as close to poetry as prose can get; it's simply stunning.
 Wild Encounters February 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was very well written from a naturist's point of view. At times you would feel as if you were right beside the writer as these encounters occur. After living in CO for 15 years I really could appreciate the stories. Great read for a cold winter night.
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