Into the Porcupine Cave and Other Odysseys: Adventures of an Occasional Naturalist
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0792276884 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Whether his topic is howler monkeys, killer whales or old lighthouses, the author, a polished writer and perceptive observer of nature (including human), invariably informs and entertains. From Publishers Weekly The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Beautiful Swimmers, which focused on life around the Chesapeake Bay, now recounts his own nature-centered adventures around the globe, from New England to Tierra del Fuego to the jungles of Guatemala. Next comes his
Original.. Presents a lively collection of ten provocative and profoundly affecting natural history essays and travel narratives from best-selling nature writer William Warner
"The kind of book you can't put down." according to A Customer. I thoroughly enjoyed the account of Warner's adventures. His humorous stories, often poking fun at himself, pull the reader in. I found myself wishing I was exploring with him and his companions from the hot, dry desert to the Pacific islands. Warner ends each chapter with educational information that is often too long or overdone. I confess that I skipped over some of that in the second half of the book. I was disappointed at the end when Wa. patsyandjohnmathews@erols.com said Great read for even the least of nature lovers.. William Warner made his mark with "Beautiful Swimmers," a classic about the unlikely subject of crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. Now in this collection of essays, he looks back on a life of adventures and encounters with nature. He tells of boyhood meetings with porcupine, eye contact with a killer whale, jungle episodes with howler monkeys, treks in artic deserts There's keen observation, digestible science,and plenty of humor in these short ess. An engaging and personal book A Customer Warner has written a charming book based on some remarkable experiences he has had over his long life. His prose is crisp and straightforward and shows his clear grasp of the language. Each essay holds the reader's attention firmly, and there is always a deeper meaning. While it is a very thoughtful book, it is not without touches of dry but sparkling humor. A perfect gift for anyone who loves the natural world.