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Anyone curious about animals, nature, or the history of biology will find much of interest in this ample and varied collection. Reflecting his infectious enthusiasm for "the best natural history," Beebe's personal assortment of favorites includes excerpts from massive sources, such as Audubon and Darwin, and intriguing pieces from lesser known authors most of us would not normally encounter. Arranged in chronological order, the small masterpieces here range from Aristotle to Rachel Carson. Each of them is introduced by an incisive and sometimes humorous description of its author.
About: Gather essays, from Aristotle to Rachel Carson, about whales, birds, ants, snakes, ponds, bees, penguins, sea otters, and octopuses
About: Gather essays, from Aristotle to Rachel Carson, about whales, birds, ants, snakes, ponds, bees, penguins, sea otters, and octopuses
About: "Good anthologies of natural history are rare.
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