Author: Zai Whitaker
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Publisher: Permanent Black
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 102
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8178240580
Description
If you are around ten years old and dream of trekking through marshes and mountains, tracking birds, elephants and tigers, this is where you will find out how to chase that dream.
Salim Ali, the Birdman of India, is one of the world’s most famous naturalists. He fought for the preservation of many important forests, including the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Silent Valley. He had amazing adventures and met wonderful people. This is the story of his life, told by his grand-niece.
It all began with a little yellow sparrow in his backyard which young Salim found, once upon a time.
Contents
CHAPTER ONE
A Well-Dressed Sparrow
CHAPTER TWO
Business in Burma
CHAPTER THREE
Tehmina, An Extraordinary Partner
CHAPTER FOUR
Lucky Misfortune
CHAPTER FIVE
A Bird in the Hand
CHAPTER SIX
Kerala: Favourite State
CHAPTER SEVEN
Salim’s Adventures
CHAPTER EIGHT
Friends and Foes
CHAPTER NINE
The Magic Ring
CHAPTER TEN
A Rare Species of Uncle
Birds and Us