Miriam Horn -- "Homesick for a World Unknown," with Hillary Rosner
Category: Literary
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 6:30pm
Location
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Details
Miriam Horn will speak about and sign her new book, "Homesick for a World Unknown: The Life of George B. Schaller," on Tuesday, June 30th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. She will be in conversation with Hillary Rosner for this special event. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite.
About the Book:
In 1959, though just twenty-six years old and a graduate student, George B. Schaller shrugged off warnings of mortal danger and set off for the Belgian Congo to do what no other scientist had dared: study mountain gorillas, the real King Kong, by living alongside them. Boldly refusing arms and retinue, Schaller and his wife, Kay, established a home in the jungle and came to share the apes’ rhythms and rules. His mission to revolutionize our perceptions of wild animals would propel him across four continents and inspire generations of scientists.
In "Homesick for a World Unknown," Miriam Horn draws on thousands of pages from Schaller’s journals and letters, globe-spanning interviews, and two journeys into the field with the legendary scientist himself to trace his emergence as the founding father of modern wildlife conservation.
IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
A coupon good for $5 off a copy of "Homesick for a World Unknown," or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
