John J. McKelvey, Jr.
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Reflections: Living and Traveling in the 20th Century recounts the early formative years and career paths of John J. McKelvey, Jr. in a special way. T
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his memoir is no mere chronology of family life, youthful ambitions and academic achievement, but instead is a description of experiences in the light of intervening years—his reflections—since his retirement. This is a journey of vivid images—at times nostalgic, ironic, poignant, insightful, and hilarious—all truly reflective of the author and his memorable experiences with people of several continents and cultures, experiences intensely personal and necessarily very public and professional. John J. McKelvey, Jr. is well-known for his work in entomology, especially his book, Man Against Tsetse.
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