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Bring ’Em Back Alive: The Best of Frank Buck Paperback – June 15, 2006

by Frank Buck (Author), Steven Lehrer (Editor)
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“Picture a cross between Clark Gable and that excitable Australian fellow who frolics with alligators on cable TV, and you get something of a picture of Frank Buck.” —San Antonio Express-News.“Fans remember [Buck] as a devoted conservationist—Buck fretted often about the survival of rare species—and intrepid adventurer, whose deeds in Sumatra, Borneo, India and the Philippines wowed folks at home.” —Newsday. “Good, old-fashioned, movie-serial-type adventures in wild, exotic settings.” —Dallas Morning News.“All in all, this is an extremely entertaining book, illustrating a different time and written in a way that brings that time to life.” —Choice. “That this hardy Texan’s celebrity was earned is made evident in a new version of Bring ‘Em Back Alive, . . . a compilation of exciting and often chilling first-person adventures.” —East Texas Historical Association Journal.Frank Buck spent his life capturing alive every kind of animal, from birds to snakes to elephants. The intrepid Texas animal collector and jungle adventurer enthralled generations of readers and moviegoers with the stories of danger and daring collected here.
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  1. Print length
    270 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Texas Tech University Press
  4. Publication date
    June 15, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0896725820
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0896725829
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A Frank Buck fan from boyhood, Steven Lehrer is associate professor of radiation oncology at Mount Sanai School of Medicine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Texas Tech University Press; 1st edition (June 15, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0896725820
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0896725829
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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George L. Schneider
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020
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I used to watch "Bring Em Back Alive Frank Buck" on TV. I found out years later that my Uncle Roy Vincent was a cameraman for Frank Buck, although Frank Buck never mentions him. So, when I saw this book I was looking forward to reading it. My Uncle had told me stories about his working with Frank Buck. He said that he had courage beyond belief. He put himself in danger just to get the animals on camera. He said many time they had to run and a get up a tree or into their truck.
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Important insight to a by gone era
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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I grew up watching Frank Buck movies on Saturday morning. I've seen each and every one many times over and have read most, if not all, of his books. I never tired of them. I really appreciated this edition of his book. Frank was a true pioneer.
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ian710
3.0 out of 5 stars Record of animal collecting from a bygone era
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
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Highlights in the career of an American animal collector based out of Singapore in the 1930s. Buck is as much a showman as a 'hunter' of live animals for export back to the States, evident from the colorful and action-packed narrative style. Unfortunate that his other books are out of print.
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HansMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Important stories still survive to thrill & enlighten
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017
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Excellent story of the man who introduced city folk to the wild kingdom. He loved & respected animals & his great& exciting work enabled us all too as well. So glad it survived to keep his exploits alive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my mom's child - hood favorites that I ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015
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One of my mom's child - hood favorites that I have been hearing about all my life. This volume not only consists of the title book but one of his other books as well as information about his life and a bit about his movies. Mom was thrilled!
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Matt Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories..
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2013
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Reading this book brings back a lot of memories. I hope my kids enjoy it as much as I have.
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Ron & Anna Winship
3.0 out of 5 stars Got the wrong product...
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014
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Really wanted the video....but the book is interesting. In the thirties they had a series for the movies called "Bring "Em Back Alive" that chased after Tigers, Orangetan and other animals.....was really exciting.
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Coates Alan Mr
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice sample
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2009
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Buck was at his peak at the time the film industry was most able to exploite what he had to offer. This resulted him in featuring many films and at least 8 books most of which are only now available in old dusty copies. This more recent publication gives a good idea of the world of Buck and is well edited and includes corrections of words derived from the Malay.

Of interest to anyone who likes to know about the relationship between animal and man.

AC.
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