The Footprints of Nature

Name: The Footprints of Nature – Kawah Buku
Brand: Gerakbudaya
SKU: 9789670076393
Price: 40.00 MYR
Availability: InStock

LOKE KOK YEE was a former RMAF pilot during the Emergency and British colonization in Malaya.

Gerakbudaya (First published, 2024)
xvi + 332 pages

RM40.00

In stock

ISBN: 9789670076393 Product ID: 42773 Subjects: Biography and Autobiography, Ecology and Environmental Sciences Sub-subjects: forest conservation, Malaysia, memoir

The Footprints of Nature is a captivating blend of action, reflection, and environmental awareness. Author, a retired Air Force General, takes readers on a thrilling exploration of the Malaysian wilderness. His writing is a captivating mix of commanding authority, personal anecdotes, and deep philosophical insights. Prepare to be mesmerized by his vivid descriptions and unique perspective on nature. Decades of experience as a hunter have provided the author with a profound understanding of the natural world, from majestic animals to the tiniest insects. He shares these encounters with respect, emphasizing survival through understanding rather than conquest. The author’s Air Force background grants access to breathtakingly pristine landscapes—hidden lakes and untouched forests. He invites readers along on his adventures, showcasing his resourcefulness in navigating unexpected situations. Woven throughout the narrative is a critical theme: the delicate balance between human progress and environmental protection. The author’s deep love for nature is evident in his lament for vanishing forests and polluted waterways. The Footprints of Nature serves as a powerful call to action for conservation efforts in Malaysia.

Preface

PART ONE – THE FOLLIES OF YOUTH
1. The Embers were Lit
2. The Flame Rekindled
3. The Early Lessons
4. When Dreams Come True
5. Happy Days

PART TWO – CHASING THE BOAR
6. Hazards, Birds and Boars
7. A Boar Too Many
8. Where Melons Grew
9. A Bountiful Night
10. Everything but Pigs
11. A Life Given and A Life Taken

PART THREE – THE SAPIENCE OF AGE
12. The Backhoe and the Hole
13. All for Nothing
14. Who? Asked the Owl
15. The Last Encore

PART FOUR – THE LUCKY FEW
16. The Deer and I
17. A Boar Too Far
18. Nest in Peace
19. Boars at War
20. The Deities Frowned
21. Four for the Pigs
22. Except the Frogs

PART FIVE – NASTY ENCOUNTERS
23. The Trees Shuddered
24. Walking Blind
25. Hazardous Settings
26. A Dramatic Night
27. Sitting It Out
28. Pets, Aquatic or Otherwise
29. The Talipot Palm Comedy
30. A Fool in the Night
31. A Spidery Lesson
32. A Myth Stillborn

PART SIX – VERY CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
33. Bear with Me
34. Snaky Affairs
35. Big Cats, Big Frights
36. Squabbling Bats and Recycled Tea
37. The Thunder Gods

PART SEVEN – UNUSUAL ENCOUNTERS
38. A Priceless Bite
39. In Black and White
40. A Drama Unfolded
41. But Whither Could I Run?
42. Uninvited Guests
43. In Deep Waters
44. Bad Monkey Day
45. A Choreographed Display
46. Love Unrequited

PART EIGHT – MOMENTS WITH NATURE
47. Unconstrained Amazement
48. A Harmonious Balance
49. Overwhelming Serenity
50. A Parting Gift

PART NINE – SORROWS OF NATURE
51. An Operatic Tragedy
52. Tragedies: Natural and Otherwise
53. When Nature Bleeds

PART TEN – BEING A PILOT
54. Trial and Error
55. Detachments and Such
56. Joint Exercises and Others
57. Air Operations and Serious Businesses
58. Instructing and Otherwise

APPENDICES – POESY FOR A RAINY DAY
1. What Shall I Write?
2. The Whippoorwill Called
3. A Poet’s Dilemma
4. All in Vain
5. Just A Thought On COVID-19
6. A Poet’s Lament
7. A Contagious Tide
8. A Country in Distress
9. The Seasons
10. A Poet’s Anguish
11. The Sorrows of Nature
12. Odyssey — The Vagrant

Epilogue
A Final Tale from the Skies