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Dive into the intriguing tales of human-animal interactions from the mid-1800s that shed light on the eras complex attitudes toward the wild, including the controversial practice of trophy hunting. Authored by Mary Custis Lee, who faced her own struggles with chronic illness and pain, this book does not shy away from the raw and often graphic accounts of encounters with wildlife. With a blend of hardship and radiant faith, Lees narrative invites readers to explore the darker side of humanitys relationship with nature. (Summary by Czandra)

A little over 100 years ago, East Africa was terra incognita to most whites: a land largely unmapped, sparsely settled by Europeans, and teeming with wildlife. It was the hunter-adventurer's paradise, and by the early 20th century, a small, lionhearted clan of explorers and big-game hunters began leading safaris there for money.

In March 1944, 76 Allied officers tunnelled out of Stalag Luft III. Of the 73 captured, 50 were shot by direct order of Hitler. This is the story of how a British Bobby from Blackpool, Frank McKenna, was sent to post-war Germany on the express orders from Churchill to bring the Gestapo murderers to justice. In a quest that ranges from the devastated, bombed out cities of Europe to the horrors of the concentrations camps, McKenna is relentless in his pursuit.