Soul among Lions: The Cougar as Peaceful Adversary [Paperback]

Harley Shaw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

Skilled predators prized by hunters and cursed by ranchers, mountain lions are the wild soul of the American West. Now a wildlife biologist brings you nose to nose with the elusive cougar. Harley Shaw shares dramatic stories culled from his years of studying mountain lions, separating fact from myth regarding their habits while raising serious questions about mankind's relationship with this commanding creature.

"Most of us move into the country because we love wildlife," writes Shaw. "But none of us will tolerate having our pets or children eaten. . . . When lion/human encounters occur, the lion (or bear, or wolf) always ultimately loses."

Soul among Lions offers us a chance to consider the true meaning of that loss.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A model for those hoping to find balanced information about the problems of human coexistence with other species. [Shaw] obviously loves the great cats, but he also is willing to present the position of ranchers and others concerned about the negative effects of encouraging these beautiful animals to proliferate too close to humans." — Bloomsbury Review "A rare combination of scientist and storyteller, Shaw gives sound advice to hunters, preservationists, ranchers, and bureaucrats." — Arizona Highways "Shaw can tell a hound and cat tale as well as anyone I've ever seen. He can damn bureaucracy as only one who has been caught up in its tails can." — Gray's Sporting Journal

About the Author

Harley Shaw worked as a research biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department from 1963 to 1990 and spent eight years capturing and radio-tracking mountain lions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816520844
• ISBN-13: 978-0816520848
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully down to earth observations., July 2, 1999

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Keith Foster ([e-mail]) (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Among Lions: The Cougar As Peaceful Adversary (Paperback)

I recommend this book to all persons interested in lions in the America's. It will appeal to and educate people with diverse opinions on the management of this wonderful species of cat. Mr. Shaw is not only a good biologist, he also tells it like it is, and in a well written way. I especially hope that North America's wildlife decision makers will read and heed Mr. Shaw's conclusions about lion management. This book is for the biologist, the rancher, the lion hunter, and the preservationist.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a very balanced view, April 3, 2008

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K. K. Miller "redkim11" (Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul among Lions: The Cougar as Peaceful Adversary (Paperback)

We bought this book to learn more about lions in general, and increase my rancher/lion hunter husband's understanding of issues surrounding them. We were a little concerned that the angle might lean one way or another but were gratified by the balance. Well crafted and very informative. Highly recommend to any one interested in mountain lions.

3.0 out of 5 stars the book is ok, April 18, 2011

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This review is from: Soul among Lions: The Cougar as Peaceful Adversary (Paperback)

this book is good to give you an overview about cougars. Yet, it is already quite old and if you want to read a complete and more recent book about cougars, i can higly recommend "Cougar" by Maurice Hornocker and Sharon Negri.