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| Appointment at the Ends of the World: Memoirs of a Wildlife Veterinarian | 
| Author: William B. Karesh
Creators: Ralph Fowler, Steve Bloom
Publisher: Warner Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 890408
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 376
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0446523712
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.089092
EAN: 9780446523714
ASIN: 0446523712
Publication Date: June 1999
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 A good storyteller, doing a unique thing August 9, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Since the largest portion of the book was about his sojourns in central Africa, it's quite obvious that this is his favorite place, but his adventures in Indonesia, South America, and other remote locales were interesting as well. The book was as much about his colleagues and friends as it was about him.
His "postcards", which described local culture, history, and politics, were essential to understanding his missions.
You can learn the most about him by Googling Billy Karesh; this appears to be what he wishes to be called.
 Critters, politics, and humor all in one August 16, 2005
Excellent book! I originally checked out this book at my campus library based on a recommendation from my uncle, a biology teacher. I enjoyed this book so much that I bought a copy after I read it.
This book is a must read for future wildlife veterinarians and wildlife biologists.
Dr. Karesh is able to draw you in to the many fascinating and sometimes dangerous places he travels to as a wildlife veterinarian. He also offers up a realistic perspective on wildlife conservation efforts in third world countries.
Hope you enjoy it.
So enjoyable November 24, 2004
THe stories are incredible. In his writing he delivers the visual scene and feelings through his eyes, the animal's scene and feelings through their eyes, and the past present and future for these creatures of the Earth. I have passed this book on and purchased copies for others to enjoy, and they did.
 Just Plain Bad June 19, 2004
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm a huge supporter and reader of animal books, especially those with veterinarian authors. When I first saw this book at the library, I thought, "Wow, a new twist on and old idea... a WILDLIFE veterinarian." However, it wasn't far into the book I got sick of hearing about irrelevant, uninteresting happenings. The author is cocky and self-absorbed. His attempts at humor and general likeability are pathetic and easy to see through. I'm a hardy reader and will usually force myself to finish off even the most boring of books, but it was about halfway through I had to shut it for the last time. I actually got angry while reading it because it was THAT bad!
I'd love to read it again March 3, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read this book when it first came out three years ago, and I still think about it. His stories about the wonderful animals around the world touched my heart and I would highly reccomend this book if you enjoy reading about animals.
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