Jorie (Hardcover)

Hardcover. - A memoir of family and its traditions, of exploration and a deep abiding love for nature, of incredible adventures with the many of the luminaries of the 20th century Jorie Butler Kent is an extraordinary woman in every sense of the word. She comes from a family - the Butlers - that have a long and storied history in business, adventure, and philanthropy. Jorie has both maintained and elevated these traditions. Her life is a testament to doing both great and good. With her business, the luxury travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, and her charity, Friends of Conservation, her adventures in places as diverse as the plains of the Masai-Mara, Windsor Castle, and Papua New-Guinea, Jorie has changed the lives of thousands of people. This is a memoir of family and its traditions, of exploration and a deep abiding love for nature, of incredible adventures with the many of the luminaries of the 20th century. The fascinating life, beautifully illustrated, of the philanthropist, entrepreneur, and visionary Jodie Butler Kent - who among other achievements was instrumental in introducing the sport of Polo to America and establishing the laws and protocols for African safari tourism. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …