The Real James Bond
A True Story of Identity Theft, Avian Intrigue, and Ian Fleming
by Jim Wright
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Pub Date 28 Feb 2020 | Archive Date 28 Feb 2020
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. | Schiffer
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Description
Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I’ve had my James Bond do. —Ian Fleming
James Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? When James Bond published his landmark book, Birds of the West Indies, he had no idea it would set in motion events that would link him to the most iconic spy in the Western world and turn his life upside down.
Born into a wealthy family but cut off in his early twenties, James Bond took off to the West Indies in search of adventure. Armed with arsenic and a shotgun, he took months-long excursions to the Caribbean to collect material for his iconic book, Birds of the West Indies, navigating snake-infested swamps, sleeping in hammocks, and island-hopping on tramp steamers and primitive boats.
Packed with archival photos, many never before published, and interviews with Bond's family and colleagues, here is the real story of the pipe-smoking, ruthless ornithologist who introduced the world to the exotic birds of the West Indies.
About the Author:
Jim Wright is a prize-winning writer, blogger, and birding columnist for The [Bergen] Record in northern New Jersey. His books include The Nature of the Meadowlands, Jungle of the Maya, and Hawk Mountain. Follow his adventures on Twitter @1realjamesbond, and read his blog at realjamesbond.net.
Advance Praise
"If The Real James Bond does nothing more than convince readers that an ornithologist can be something other than proper, stodgy, or dull, it will have done a great service. This fast-paced, fun book puts the lie to the Miss Jane Hathaway stereotype, painting a portrait of a man who more than lived up to his role as reluctant namesake to the world's favorite secret agent. As a bonus, there's a rogue's gallery of ornithologists who contributed to covert operations throughout recent history. As an ornithologist, I feel much cooler now. "--Julie Zickefoose, author/artist, The Bluebird Effect
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780764359026 |
| PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
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