King Solomon's Ring
is one of the most delightful books ever written about animals and their habits. In the twenty years since its publication, it has become an accepted classic. Julian Huxley calls Dr. Lorenz "one of the outstanding naturalists of the day."
He has shared his home on terms of intimacy and affection with lemurs, mongooses, cockatoos, sticklebacks, water shrews, and (most remarkable under the circumstances) a loyal and patient wife. King Solomon's Ring permits us to enjoy all the keen observations and philosophical speculations of a distinguished and very human scientist. The result is a series of fascinating descriptions of the behaviour of animals and birds -- scientifically accurate, yet permeated with humour, affection, and human interest. Few authors can match Dr. Lorenz's felicitious flair for precise but evocative description or his wonderful way with a humorous anecdote.