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The African continent is home to many stunning animals, not least of which is the giraffe. This magnificent book—another collaboration by Peterson (English, Tufts Univ.) and wildlife photographer Ammann (coauthors, Elephant Reflections)—describes the role the giraffe has played in a variety of cultures, such as those of prehistoric Kalahari Bushmen (who carved them into sandstone), ancient Greeks and Romans (who called them "camel-leopards"), Ming Dynast...Log In or Sign Up to Read More