The snake charmer: a life and death in pursuit of knowledge
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Published:
New York : Hyperion, c2008., New York : Hyperion, [2008].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
260 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill., maps (on lining papers) ; 24 cm.
Status:
Longmont Adult Nonfiction
597.9 JAM
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In the narrative tradition of Into the Wild and The Perfect Storm, an acclaimed journalist tells the dramatic story of the life and death of modern adventurer Joe Slowinski, the young, charismatic world expert on poisonous snakes. Author Jamie James brings to life young Joe's childhood empathiy with snakes, his university career, and his final trek into the wilderness. On Slowinski's last major expedition deep into the wild, there were plenty of his two favorite things: snakes and alcohol. What was in short supply, or non-existent, were appropriate medications, an evacuation plan, a two-way radio, and common sense. On September 11th, 2001, Dr. Joe Slowinski was bitten by a krait, one of the most poisonous snakes in the world. His colleagues kept him alive for 26 hours with mouth-to-mouth respiration, waiting for medical help that would never come.
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English
ISBN:
9781401302139
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APA Citation (style guide)
James, J. (2008). The snake charmer: a life and death in pursuit of knowledge. New York, Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)James, Jamie, 1951-2020. 2008. The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. New York, Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)James, Jamie, 1951-2020, The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. New York, Hyperion, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)James, Jamie. The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. New York, Hyperion, 2008.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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