Name: Die Mutter der Berggorillas
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ISBN: 978-3-492-06409-5

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The Mother of the Mountain Gorillas | Historical Novel about the Conservation Icon Dian Fossey

Elisa Jakob's captivating novel about the world-famous primatologist Dian Fossey, who got closer to the gorillas than anyone before. Dian Fossey was a relentless fighter who gave everything for the survival of these unique great apes, earning her the title of the Mother of the Mountain Gorillas.

In 1967, in the border region between Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda: Dian has established her now-famous Camp Karisoke in the misty mountains and is overwhelmed when she discovers the first mountain gorillas. However, she wants to be more than just an observer. She learns their language, gives them names, and soon becomes part of their community. But the joyful research work turns into a bitter struggle for survival as poachers and hunters threaten and kill "her" animals. On top of that, falling in love with the attractive but married nature photographer Bob Campbell nearly breaks her heart.

Fans of the classic film "Gorillas in the Mist" can read the true story of Dian Fossey in this thrilling biographical novel. By the end of the 1960s, there were only a few hundred mountain gorillas left. Dian Fossey spent 18 years in the mountains between Congo and Rwanda observing the animals. Initially, she worked almost alone, but later more helpers joined her. Through her life with the great apes, Dian witnessed how threatened they were. She repeatedly clashed with poachers and hunters. Ultimately, she had to pay for her fight with her life. However, without Dian Fossey, the mountain gorillas would likely be extinct today.

"If it weren't for Dian Fossey, there would be no gorillas left in Africa today." David Attenborough

Allow yourself to be transported into a gripping story based on true events.

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