The Most Offending Soul Alive: Tom Harrisson and His Remarkable Life

An English eccentric and adventurer, Tom Harrisson (1911-1976) sought knowledge and renown in a dizzying number of fields, while breaking most of the rules of civilized society. He was a precursor in the field of modern market research; he won the DSO for his World War II service in Borneo; he led efforts to save the orangutan, the green sea turtle, and other endangered species; he discovered the oldest modern human skull known at the time. This hugely enjoyable story of Harrisson's extravagant, controversial life offers a sympathetic and insightful look at a charismatic figure who offended as many people as he impressed at the twilight of colonialism on the fringes of the British empire.

Author: Judith M. Heimann
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 11/01/1999
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.31w x 1.36d
ISBN: 9780824821494

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/1999 pg. 583
Publishers Weekly 11/29/1999 pg. 64
Library Journal 12/01/1999 pg. 148
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2000 pg. 21 - Strongly Recommended

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