In the Shadow of Man

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‘One of history’s most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic’ TIME

Jane Goodall’s classic account of primate research provides an impressively detailed and absorbing account of the early years of her field study of, and adventures with, chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa. It is a landmark for everyone to enjoy.

Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery…The whole book is enthralling’ Monica Dickens

Reviews

I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's
New York Times
One of history's most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic
TIME
Apart from its enormous scientific value, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN is absolutely fascinating to read as a story of discovery...The whole book is enthralling
Monica Dickens
Jane Goodall's work has already passed into the legends of culture ... and represents one of the Western world's great scientific achievements ... Chimpanzees are not so much the shadow of man as our mirror, only slightly blurred by the mists of time
Stephen Jay Gould