Beasts and Men: A Fascinating Chronicle of Animal Training, Exploration, and the Birth of the Modern Zoo

By Carl Hagenbeck

The Untold Story of the Man Who Changed How the World Sees Animals

Beasts and Men is the captivating autobiography of Carl Hagenbeck, the pioneering animal collector, zookeeper, and showman who revolutionized how wild animals were captured, trained, and displayed. First published in 1909, this memoir takes readers behind the scenes of exotic animal expeditions, early zoos, and human ethnographic exhibits - revealing both the wonder and the controversy of a forgotten era.

This restored edition offers modern readers a rare look into the birth of modern zoological parks, the early days of animal training, and the cultural mindset of imperial Europe.

Includes historical photos and illustrations Ideal for readers of zoo history, travel memoirs, animal behavior, and colonial studiesGreat for collectors of natural history and exploration classics

Inside, you'll discover:

How wild animals were captured in Africa, Asia, and the ArcticThe origins of modern circuses and menageriesHagenbeck's innovations in humane animal trainingThe ethics and spectacle of 19th-century "human zoos"Stories of lions, elephants, polar bears, and more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1667305875
• ISBN13: 9781667305875
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Antiquarius
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"