Review
An intensely personal account ... Scientific, political, and historical details are woven into a highly readable narrative ... Recommended. (
Library Journal )
Superb ... A fine story of adventure ... One of the best nature books of the year. (
Publishers Weekly )
There is nothing wildlife needs more urgently than truth... Hoyt tells the truth about the orca in his fascinating book. (Roger Caras
ABC-TV News )
A well-compounded blend of close-up nature observation, scientific knowledge, and history. (Elizabeth N. Shor, Scripps Institute of Oceanography
San Diego Union Tribune )
An enchanting story of adventure and discovery, one told with style, insight, charm and thoroughness. (
Akron Beacon Journal )
I have never read a better book on whales, partly because Hoyt writes so well. (
Philadelphia Inquirer )
Engaging picture ... Hoyt's style is easygoing and comfortable, and as well organized as it is informative. (
Cleveland Plain Dealer )
A well-written, balanced account ... interspersed in the story are excellent summaries of our current knowledge. (Edward Mitchell, Arctic Biological Station [Canada]
Canadian Geographic )
Monumental achievement...the best whale book in years. (Ronn Patterson
Oceans )
Review
Erich Hoyt's book is a splendid introduction to one of the most fascinating and charismatic animals in the world. (Sir Peter Scott
Founder, World Wildlife Fund )
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