The book itself is as much a travelogue as anything, but it contains a full list of all bird, amphibian, reptile and mammal species observed during the two expeditions.

The account of the author's two fact-finding expeditions to Pakistan to investigate the plight of its once abundant wildlife is a a depressing though fascinating story.

The superb photographs, mostly by Eric Hosking, the second recipient of the Society's Cherry Kearton Award, are an outstanding feature of this attractive volume.

We started this review by referring to this book as "easy to read", it is, inasmuch as the author throughout his conservation theme introduces a pleasing human element of the exploits of his team, the people they met, local customs, the whole ably described against the varying background of politician, prince and peasant.