London, Bodley Head, (2012). The first British edition. A highly praised book, on many "Best of the Year" lists, it also led to Quammen's publishing books in the past several years on the origins of AIDS and the Ebola virus. An association copy: warmly inscribed by the author to Peter [Matthiessen], " -- If I have a literary older brother, it's you. Deep thanks for your inspiration and your friendship." Dated in the year of publication. Matthiessen has clipped and laid in Quammen's return address. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#032518] SOLD