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The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge
Author: Jamie James
Year: June 1, 2008
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Language: English



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The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge In the heart of the Himalayas, a team of scientists led by the brilliant biologist Dr. Joe Slowinski embarked on a daring expedition to explore the remote jungles of Burma in search of rare snakes. Their journey was brought to a sudden halt when Joe was bitten by the deadliest serpent in Asia, the many-banded krait. As he fought for survival, his teammates kept him alive through thirty hours of mouth-to-mouth respiration, waiting for a rescue that never came. This is the gripping tale of Joe's life and death, a modern-day adventurer consumed by his passion for venomous snakes. Joe Slowinski was a man driven by an insatiable curiosity for the natural world, particularly the bizarre and fascinating realm of snake science. His career was marked by rapid success and groundbreaking discoveries, but his final expedition would be his most challenging yet. Against the backdrop of primeval wildernesses from the Everglades to Peru to Burma, The Snake Charmer delves into the mind of this captivating figure, exploring the drive that propelled him forward and the tragedy that cut his life short. The book offers an accessible introduction to the world of snake science, blending biography, travel literature, and pulsepounding adventure.
Заклинатель змей: Жизнь и смерть в погоне за знаниями В самом сердце Гималаев команда ученых во главе с блестящим биологом доктором Джо Словински отправилась в смелую экспедицию, чтобы исследовать отдаленные джунгли Бирмы в поисках редких змей. Их путешествие было внезапно остановлено, когда Джо был укушен самым смертоносным змеем в Азии, многополосым крайтом. Когда он боролся за выживание, его товарищи по команде поддерживали его жизнь в течение тридцати часов дыхания изо рта в рот, ожидая спасения, которое так и не пришло. Это захватывающая история о жизни и смерти Джо, современного авантюриста, поглощенного своей страстью к ядовитым змеям. Джо Слоуински был человеком, движимым ненасытным любопытством к миру природы, особенно к причудливой и увлекательной сфере науки о змеях. Его карьера была отмечена быстрым успехом и новаторскими открытиями, но его последняя экспедиция будет его самой сложной на данный момент. На фоне первобытной дикой природы от Эверглейдс до Перу и Бирмы «Заклинатель змей» копается в сознании этой увлекательной фигуры, исследуя драйв, который двигал его вперед, и трагедию, оборвавшую его жизнь. Книга предлагает доступное введение в мир науки о змеях, смешение биографии, литературы о путешествиях и пульсирующих приключений.
sorcier des serpents : La vie et la mort à la recherche du savoir Au cœur de l'Himalaya, une équipe de scientifiques, dirigée par le brillant biologiste Dr Joe Slovinski, a entrepris une expédition audacieuse pour explorer la jungle lointaine de Birmanie à la recherche de serpents rares. ur voyage a été brusquement interrompu lorsque Joe a été mordu par le serpent le plus meurtrier d'Asie, un extrême multipolaire. Alors qu'il se battait pour survivre, ses coéquipiers l'ont maintenu en vie pendant trente heures, respirant de bouche en bouche, attendant le salut qui n'est jamais venu. C'est une histoire passionnante sur la vie et la mort de Joe, un aventurier moderne absorbé par sa passion pour les serpents toxiques. Joe Slowinski était un homme animé par une curiosité insatiable pour le monde de la nature, en particulier pour le domaine bizarre et fascinant de la science des serpents. Sa carrière a été marquée par un succès rapide et des découvertes innovantes, mais sa dernière expédition sera sa plus difficile à ce jour. Dans le contexte de la faune primitive des Everglades au Pérou et à la Birmanie, le « Sorcier des Serpents » creuse dans l'esprit de cette figure fascinante, explorant le drive qui l'a poussé vers l'avant et la tragédie qui a coupé sa vie. livre offre une introduction accessible au monde de la science du serpent, un mélange de biographies, de littérature de voyage et d'aventures palpitantes.
hechicero de las serpientes: Vida y muerte en pos del conocimiento En el corazón del Himalaya, un equipo de científicos dirigido por el brillante biólogo Dr. Joe Slovinsky se embarcó en una audaz expedición para explorar la remota selva de Birmania en busca de serpientes raras. Su viaje fue repentinamente detenido cuando Joe fue mordido por la serpiente más mortífera de Asia, un extremo de varios carriles. Mientras luchaba por sobrevivir, sus compañeros de equipo mantuvieron su vida durante treinta horas respirando de boca en boca, esperando un rescate que nunca llegó. Es una historia emocionante sobre la vida y muerte de Joe, un aventurero moderno absorbido por su pasión por las serpientes venenosas. Joe Slowinsky era un hombre impulsado por una insaciable curiosidad por el mundo de la naturaleza, especialmente por el extraño y fascinante ámbito de la ciencia de las serpientes. Su carrera estuvo marcada por su rápido éxito y sus descubrimientos innovadores, pero su última expedición será su más difícil hasta el momento. En medio de la primitiva vida silvestre de los Everglades a Perú y Birmania, «hechicero de las serpientes» esconde en la mente de esta fascinante figura, explorando el impulso que lo impulsó hacia adelante y la tragedia que cortó su vida. libro ofrece una introducción asequible al mundo de la ciencia de las serpientes, una mezcla de biografía, literatura de viajes y aventuras pulsantes.
Encantador de serpentes: Vida e morte em busca de conhecimento No coração dos Himalaias, uma equipe de cientistas liderada pelo brilhante biólogo Dr. Joe Eslovinski embarcou em uma ousada expedição para explorar a selva remota da Birmânia em busca de cobras raras. A viagem deles foi interrompida repentinamente quando Joe foi mordido pela cobra mais mortífera da Ásia, um extremo multifacetado. Quando lutou pela sobrevivência, os seus companheiros de equipa o mantiveram vivo durante 30 horas de respiração boca a boca, à espera de uma salvação que nunca chegou. É uma história emocionante sobre a vida e a morte de Joe, um aventureiro moderno consumido pela sua paixão por cobras venenosas. Joe Slowinsky era um homem movido por uma curiosidade insaciável para o mundo da natureza, especialmente para a área peculiar e fascinante da ciência da serpente. Sua carreira foi marcada pelo rápido sucesso e descobertas inovadoras, mas sua última expedição será a mais difícil até agora. Em meio à vida selvagem primitiva, do Everglades ao Peru e à Birmânia, o Feitiço das Cobras vasculha a mente desta fascinante figura, explorando o drive que o moveu para frente e a tragédia que o matou. O livro oferece uma introdução acessível ao mundo da ciência da serpente, uma mistura de biografias, literatura sobre viagens e aventuras palpitantes.
Schlangenbeschwörer: ben und Tod auf der Suche nach Wissen Im Herzen des Himalaya hat sich ein Team von Wissenschaftlern um den brillanten Biologen Dr. Joe Slowinski auf eine kühne Expedition begeben, um den abgelegenen Dschungel Burmas auf der Suche nach seltenen Schlangen zu erkunden. Ihre Reise wurde plötzlich gestoppt, als Joe von der tödlichsten Schlange Asiens gebissen wurde, einem mehrspurigen Extrem. Als er ums Überleben kämpfte, hielten ihn seine Teamkollegen dreißig Stunden lang von Mund zu Mund am ben und warteten auf die Rettung, die nie kam. Es ist eine spannende Geschichte über ben und Tod von Joe, einem modernen Abenteurer, der von seiner idenschaft für giftige Schlangen verzehrt wird. Joe Slowinski war ein Mann, der von einer unstillbaren Neugier auf die natürliche Welt getrieben wurde, insbesondere auf das bizarre und faszinierende Gebiet der Schlangenwissenschaft. Seine Karriere war von rasantem Erfolg und bahnbrechenden Entdeckungen geprägt, aber seine letzte Expedition wird seine bisher schwierigste sein. Inmitten einer primitiven Tierwelt von den Everglades bis nach Peru und Burma wühlt sich der Schlangenbeschwörer in den Köpfen dieser faszinierenden Figur auf und erkundet den Antrieb, der ihn vorwärts trieb, und die Tragödie, die sein ben beendete. Das Buch bietet eine zugängliche Einführung in die Welt der Schlangenwissenschaft, eine Mischung aus Biografie, Reiseliteratur und pulsierenden Abenteuern.
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Snake Charmer: Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge Himalayalar'ın kalbinde, parlak biyolog Dr. Joe Slowinski liderliğindeki bir bilim adamı ekibi, nadir bulunan yılanları aramak için Burma'nın uzak ormanını keşfetmek için cesur bir keşif gezisine çıktı. Joe, Asya'nın en ölümcül yılanı olan çok çizgili bir krait tarafından ısırıldığında yolculukları aniden durdu. Hayatta kalmak için mücadele ederken, takım arkadaşları onu otuz saat boyunca ağızdan ağıza nefes alarak hayatta tuttu ve asla gelmeyen bir kurtarma bekledi. Zehirli yılanlara olan tutkusu tarafından tüketilen modern bir maceracı olan Joe'nun hayatı ve ölümü hakkında sürükleyici bir hikaye. Joe Slowinski, doğal dünyaya, özellikle de yılan biliminin tuhaf ve büyüleyici dünyasına karşı doyumsuz bir merak duyan bir adamdı. Kariyeri hızlı başarı ve çığır açan keşiflerle damgasını vurdu, ancak en son seferi şimdiye kadarki en zoru olacak. Everglades'ten Peru ve Burma'ya kadar ilkel vahşi yaşamın arka planında, "Snake Charmer'bu büyüleyici figürün zihnine kazıyor, onu ileriye götüren sürücüyü ve hayatını kısaltan trajediyi araştırıyor. Kitap, yılan bilimi dünyasına erişilebilir bir giriş, biyografi, seyahat edebiyatı ve titreşimli maceranın bir karışımı sunuyor.
Snake Charmer: Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge في قلب جبال الهيمالايا، شرع فريق من العلماء بقيادة عالم الأحياء اللامع الدكتور جو سلوفينسكي في رحلة استكشافية جريئة لاستكشاف غابة بورما النائية بحثًا عن ثعابين نادرة. توقفت رحلتهم فجأة عندما عضه أفعى آسيا الأكثر فتكًا، وهو كريت متعدد الخطوط. بينما كان يكافح من أجل البقاء، أبقاه زملاؤه على قيد الحياة خلال ثلاثين ساعة من التنفس من الفم إلى الفم، في انتظار عملية إنقاذ لم تأت أبدًا. إنها قصة مؤثرة عن حياة وموت جو، المغامر الحديث الذي استهلكه شغفه بالثعابين السامة. كان جو سلوفينسكي رجلاً مدفوعًا بفضول لا يشبع حول العالم الطبيعي، وخاصة عالم علم الثعابين الغريب والرائع. تميزت حياته المهنية بالنجاح السريع والاكتشافات الرائدة، لكن رحلته الاستكشافية الأخيرة ستكون الأصعب حتى الآن. على خلفية الحياة البرية البدائية من إيفرجليدز إلى بيرو وبورما، يتعمق «سنيك تشارمر» في ذهن هذا الشخصية الرائعة، ويستكشف الدافع الذي دفعه إلى الأمام والمأساة التي قصرت حياته. يقدم الكتاب مقدمة يسهل الوصول إليها لعالم علم الثعابين، ومزيجًا من السيرة الذاتية وأدب السفر والمغامرة النابضة.

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