Father of lions : one man's remarkable quest to save the Mosul Zoo
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New York : Forge, 2020.
ISBN
9781250248947, 1250248949
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Addison Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult Books | 590.73 CAL | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Forge, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xii, 383 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, map ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781250248947, 1250248949
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First published in Great Britain by Head of Zeus Ltd.
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"After two and a half years of ISIS occupation, and months of fighting between the militants and government forces, the Mosul Zoo was one of the few outdoor attractions still standing in Iraq's second city, its inhabitants kept alive by Abu Laith, a square-set 50-something mechanic and passionate animal lover. As the animals began to starve under the siege by advancing Iraqi army forces, Abu Laith, the "Father of Lions" and his protégées and family risked their lives to keep the animals alive. When liberation finally came, the city and the zoo were both on their last legs. It seemed as if all was lost, until a local former-government scientist, Hakam, saw a message on Facebook about a zoo nearby: a charity in Switzerland wanted to rescue the animals"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Callaghan, L. (2020). Father of lions: one man's remarkable quest to save the Mosul Zoo (First U.S. edition.). Forge.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Callaghan, Louise, 1990-. 2020. Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo. Forge.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Callaghan, Louise, 1990-. Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo Forge, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Callaghan, Louise. Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo First U.S. edition., Forge, 2020.
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