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Gorillas in the Mist

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Non-Fiction Science Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir

by Dian Fossey

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4.16 (16.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1983
description 326 pages

Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 16.6K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 326 pages.

About Gorillas in the Mist

One of the most important books ever written about our connection to the natural world, Gorillas in the Mist is the riveting account of Dian Fossey's thirteen years in a remote African rain forest with the greatest of the great apes. Fossey's extraordinary efforts to ensure the future of the rain forest and its remaining mountain gorillas are captured in her own words and in candid photographs of this fascinating endangered species. As only she could, Fossey combined her personal adventure story with groundbreaking scientific reporting in an unforgettable portrait of one of our closest primate relatives. Although Fossey's work ended tragically in her murder, Gorillas in the Mist remains an invaluable testament to one of the longest-running field studies of primates and reveals her undying passion for her subject.

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Author Dian Fossey
Published 1983
Pages 326
Genres Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 4.16 / 5.00
Total Ratings 16,551

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16.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.16, Gorillas in the Mist is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Gorillas in the Mist?

Gorillas in the Mist is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Gorillas in the Mist worth reading?

Based on 16.6K reader ratings, Gorillas in the Mist has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Gorillas in the Mist?

Gorillas in the Mist has 326 pages.

Who wrote Gorillas in the Mist?

Gorillas in the Mist was written by Dian Fossey. It was first published in 1983.

What is the ISBN for Gorillas in the Mist?

The ISBN-13 for Gorillas in the Mist is 9780618083600.0.

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