Christian The Lion: The Illustrated Legacy (Gift Edition) (Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature))

By John Rendall and Derek Cattani

Book Overview

In 1969, at the height of swinging London, two carefree young Australians - John Rendall and Anthony 'Ace' Bourke - bought a lion cub from Harrod's. It was the start of an extraordinary journey. After raising the cub in their Chelsea flat, and exercising him after dark in the gardens of a local church, the men teamed up with the legendary George Adamson to prepare Christian the Lion for the wilds of Africa. Today, the YouTube clip of their heart-warming reunion with Christian deep in the bush continues to inspire millions. In this stunning book, Rendall revisits his remarkable story, breathing new life into its many colourful characters and explaining its lasting legacy for conservation. Its pages are packed with extraordinary, never-before-seen images from photographer and honorary pride member Derek Cattani. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784776211
• ISBN13: 9781784776213
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.1"