Kingdom Under Glass
Book description
In this epic account of an extraordinary life lived during remarkable times, Jay Kirk follows the adventures of legendary explorer and taxidermist Carl Akeley, who revolutionized taxidermy and environmental conservation and created the famed African Hall at New York's Museum of Natural History. Akeley risked death time and again in…
Why read it?
1 author picked Kingdom Under Glass as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I remember my first encounter with African wildlife. I was standing in front of a museum diorama, facing a lion standing full height, its glass eyes gleaming. These displays were crafted so carefully, the animals posed so perfectly, the backgrounds painted so realistically. But who turned these dead animals into works of art? This book describes the life of the man who traveled the world to find and preserve the best specimens. Carl Akeley’s journey is both gruesome and fascinating.
From Bonnie's list on obsession with African wildlife and adventure.
Want books like Kingdom Under Glass?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 53 books like Kingdom Under Glass.
Browse books like Kingdom Under Glass
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in taxidermy, Teddy Roosevelt, and presidential biography?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about taxidermy, Teddy Roosevelt, and presidential biography.