The herp is on! Hans Breuer searches for a new pet ratsnake in Taipei restaurants, loses a coral snake in his living room, confronts a cobra in complete darkness, and assumes unorthodox yogic postures to photograph kraits, habus, and bamboo vipers. Between the tree ferns of Taiwan's lush, rugged mountains, Hans draws us along to experience a fantastic variety of snakes, along with turtles, civets, pangolins, and other representatives of the island's immense biodiversity.During his constant search for reptiles and amphibians, Hans introduces the best of Taiwan with quirky humor, while educating the reader in remarkable detail. Twenty-two years on the island, and fluency in Mandarin Chinese, has given Hans a broad experience with all facets of Taiwan life, complementing his herpetological observations. We learn about family relations, food and drinking customs, dealing with curious police officers, and the aboriginal relationship to Taiwan's rich animal life. With this book in hand, you don't need a plane ticket to enjoy the thrill of herping Taiwan, but after reading Hans' adventures, you might just book your next vacation there!
One fabulous blue diamond with a deadly history. Two stories of crime that surround it as greed leads to treachery and revenge. A man seeks revenge for his father, but will a beautiful woman destroy his plans? A machiavellian plot may destroy a man's life, or will he discover what living truly means? Harold MacGrath (1871-1932) was an American author who started out in journalism before publishing his first novel in 1899. He eventually wrote more than forty novels and numerous short stories. Several of his works were made into films. The two stories making up The Blue Rajah Murder were first published in 1929, while the book compilation was published in 1930.
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