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Contents Introduction. 1. Nature venerated. 2. Natures marvels. 3. Natures miniatures. 4. Natures wars. 5. Nature theorized. 6. Nature domesticated. 7. Nature desecrated. 8. Nature protected. 9. Nature transcended. M. Krishna 1913 96 was a naturalist known for his prose style learning and astonishingly wide range of interests. For nearly sixty years he wrote columns essays sketches and jeremiads on the ecology and culture of the Indian subcontinent. His subjects included tigers elephants butterflies reptiles cats dogs wetlands deserts and croplands and his nature writings are among the most readable ever written in English. Though Krishnan is almost unequalled as a chronicler of the natural world his work has mostly remained buried and inaccessible in old newspapers and magazines. This collection show cases some of Krishnans finest essays on large mammals little creatures nature in temple art and folklore natures desecration and conservation. These writings are speculative scientific allusive opinionated and acid in their wit. 292 pp. Seller Inventory # 100001298
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Title: Natures Spokesman : M. Krishnan and Indian ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
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