Here is a choice sampler of this decade's very best nature writing. Trimble, author of Canyon Country and The Sagebrush Ocean, interviewed nine literary naturalists to find out how they work. All regard themselves primarily as writers; most had liberal arts educations rather than scientific training, and the scientists among them claim to be generalists. Trimble offers excerpts from John McPhee's Basin and Range, Barry Lopez's Arctic Dreams, Peter Matthiessen's The Snow Leopard, Annie Dillard's Teaching a Stone to Talk, Sue Hubbell's A Country Year, Ann Zwinger's The Mysterious Lands, plus nine other delicious pieces from award-winning books. There is a brief biographical sketch of each author. This is an admirable introduction to the genre; readers unfamiliar with the original writings have a treat awaiting them. Photos.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

$17.95. nat hist This is a representative collection of essays and excerpts from longer pieces of 15 contemporary natural history writers. Trimble attempts to present the scope and philosophy of each writer in an overlong, rather tedious introductory essay. Beyond the introduction, selections from each writer are delightful firsthand observations of diverse outdoor scenes, ranging from the mystery of a tiny arctic island as experienced by Barry Lopez to the exhilarating grandeur of Crystal Mountain on the Tibetan plateau described by Peter Matthiessen. Photographs and short biographical sketches precede each writer's contribution. Sure to whet the reader's appetite for more material from these appealing writers. Evelyn G. Callaway-Helm, Sun City Lib., Ariz.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Sutton Books is an ABE 'Heritage Bookseller,' and a member of IOBA, trading online almost exclusively since 1995. The proprietors travel extensively and have bases both in the USA and the UK. Our specialty is books in religion and theology, but we stock all academic subject areas and seek to serve the academic community with books of scholarly interest and usefulness.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Sutton Books
338 Main Street, Norwich, VT, 05055, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All books offered are in very good to excellent condition, unless otherwise
stated, with defects noted according to the usual conventions. Books
which are not thought to conform to the description offered by Sutton
Books or which have been damaged in transit may be returned for full
refund. Prices shown are in US dollars and US purchasers may pay
check or money order. Purchasers in Britain may pay with sterling
cheques. We also take VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and PayPal.
Vermont residen...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Shipping and handling by media mail is $4.50; Priority Mail shipping and handling is $6.00. Multiple orders shipped for the rate of single. International Priority Mail is $26.00. Tracking information is included free on orders. We ship internationally as well, and do our very best to ship within 24 hours of confirmation of order.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 7 business days
First item	US$ 5.50	US$ 12.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.