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Heimann : The Most Offend Soul Paper
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An English eccentric and adventurer, Tom Harrisson (1911-1976) sought knowledge and renown in a dizzying number of fields, while breaking most of the rules of civilized society. He was a precursor in the field of modern market research; he won the DSO for his World War II service in Borneo; he led efforts to save the orangutan, the green sea turtle, and other endangered species; he discovered the oldest modern human skull known at the time. This hugely enjoyable story of Harrisson's extravagant, controversial life offers a sympathetic and insightful look at a charismatic figure who offended as many people as he impressed at the twilight of colonialism on the fringes of the British empire.
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- ISBN-13: 9780824821494
- ISBN-10: 0824821491
- Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
- Publish Date: November 1999
- Dimensions: 9.23 x 6.31 x 1.36 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.71 pounds
- Page Count: 480
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