NATURALIST
Illustrated by Laura Simonds Southworth
Published by Allen Lane; Penguin Press. 1st UK. 1995
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. Tracing the author, 'the father of biodiversity', and his journey from the private, magical world of pond and forest in Alabama and Florida to the public domain of scientific inquiry. Beginning as an undersized and introverted only child, who found refuge in the natural world of the Gulf Coast: 'A nomadic existence made Nature my companion of choice... animals and plants I could count on, but human relationships were more difficult.'...Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w plates and illustrations.
Contents fine. Dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at edges and scuffed to rear panel.
ISBN: 0713991410
Stock no. 1808823
- Categorised in:
- NATURAL HISTORY
- NATURAL HISTORY GENERAL
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- EVOLUTION
