Eyelids of morning; the mingled destinies of crocodiles and men: Being a description of the origins, history, and prospects of Lake Rudolf, its peoples, deserts, rivers, mountains, and weather

by Alistair Graham

Book Overview

This book documents the crocodile's profound influence on the native people of Africa as reflected in their myths, symbols, and everyday lives--and the devastating impact that these people, as well as... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821204645
• ISBN13: 9780821204641
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: New York Graphic Society
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Eyelids of Morning

The evocative title of this very hard to find volume is taken from the Bible, Job 41:18, referring to the leviathan. The book examines in detail the relationships of crocodiles and man through the centuries with particularly graphic photographs, and powerful depictions of recent encounters. The WWII defeat of the Japanese by British forces with the help of a large swarm of marine crocodiles, the death of a Rockefeller heir, and many other vignettes that you will not soon forget are included in this definitive book. A suberb piece of journalism and a work of art.

Amazingly interesting, even to non-hepterologist

The hardcover version is replete with the most bizarre photos of crocodiles, giant fish, and local tribal culture. A biological effort at determining a croc population veers into a "Heart of Darkness-esque" tome where "civilized man" is on display as mach as the lake denizens being studied. Check out the chapter describing a night on Snake Island and you will find new appreciation for your own safe backyard. This book and its dramatic photos always remind me of the power of nature and the many paths of survival