DANGEROUS TO MAN, THE DEFINITIVE STORY OF WILDLIFE’S REPUTED DANGERS

 Roger A.Caras, Barrie & Jenkins 1975.

The subject of this book – wildlife considered to be dangerous to man – has been a constant and controversial topic of human discourse, scientific study, and popular legend. What has come down to us today is a tangle of fact, hearsay and superstition, with a great many otherwise educated and enlightened people still harbouring age-old fears and misconceptions.

 It is the purpose of this book to separate fact from fiction – to the full extent of present day knowledge – for all the species that have been considered a threat to man, and some others that have not been considered dangerous but indeed are.

In the clear, vital, anecdotal style which has made Roger Caras one of the most popular writers on wildlife, Dangerous to Man separately treats mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates, citing and assaying popular lore and scientific evidence, as well as the author’s worldwide encounters with a great many of the species.

There are a couple of small chips to the top of the dust jacket (front spine), and light sunning to the same. The book itself is clean and tightly bound. Illustrated in black and white, 422 pages.