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The Impenetrable Forest (Paperback)

by Thor Hanson (Author)

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Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: iUniverse.com; illustrated edition edition (20 Oct 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0595130186
ISBN-13: 978-0595130184
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,227,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gorilla Journal

"fascinating…very well written."

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"From my back window the forest rose in a wall of green, every possible shade, as if the whole spectrum were made from one color..."

So begins Thor Hanson’s remarkable journey into the heart of Africa. Lying in the remote hills of southwest Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest harbors elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys, and half the world’s population of endangered mountain gorillas. For two years Hanson called the forest home, working with local guides and trackers to develop a gorilla tourism program in the newly formed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Thoroughly researched and beautifully told, Hanson’s story blends natural history with cultural insight to place the forest and the gorillas in the context of modern Africa. He writes of "the inseparable weave of people and landscape," and how in Uganda, the survival of either depends upon the survival of both. At once humorous, revealing and poignant, The Impenetrable Forest offers a rare and unforgettable glimpse into the world of mountain gorillas and the human cultures that surround them.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to help protect and preserve mountain gorillas in the wild.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great insight into Bwindi for anyone going to the area, 7 Jul 2001

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I am travelling to Bwindi this summer with my pals and I wanted to read more about the place rather than just a few paragraphs in a wildlife field guide. This book did the job admirably. The author lived in Bwindi for nearly 2 years working with the Peace Corps and the locals in habituating the rare mountain gorillas to human contact. The author interlaces the conservation conundrum of people versus wildlife with enthusiasm and first hand experience. The story is told with laughs and tears about the authors experience with both the local people and the gorillas. An excellent read, I am sure I will enjoy my trip there more for having read the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What an insight!!, 29 Mar 2009

By	Dr. Mary Davies "Mary" (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Impenetrable Forest: My Gorilla Years in Uganda (Hardcover)

I read this book a few months after having tracked the gorillas at Bwindi and it brought back amazing memories of wonderful experiences. Thors' non-pretentious, down-to-earth style is welcome, and allows the reader to imagine not only being there with the gorillas but also to get an insight into other aspects of daily life in Uganda, the good bits and the hard times both. A must read if you have either already been lucky enough to track these wonderful creatures or are thinking of doing so.

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