High Jungle Author:William Beebe Dr. Beebe, one of America's foremost and best-loved naturalists, is as famous for the books he has written as for his many contributions to the science of zoology. Author of 22 books, scores of scientific papers, and numerous popular articles, he has made 47 expeditions since he became Diorector of the Depart. of Tropical Research, New York Zoo... more »logical Society. A lifelong resident of New York, he and his wife, the well-known novelist Elswyth Thane, live in a book-lined apartment just off Central Park.« less