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Noted American Naturalist, Winthrop Packard, who gave us such titles as “Woodland Pastures,” “Wood Wanderings,” and “Wildwood Ways,” now takes us to the haunts of New England literary luminaries such as Whittier, Alcott, and Thoreau. Birds, plants, and wildlife are noted in these sites from Walden Pond to Vermont, giving us a glimpse into the world of these poets and authors. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Arthur Henry Patterson was a self-taught naturalist with an immeasurable knowledge and perspicacity of the Broadland region’s flora and fauna – especially the area around Great Yarmouth and Breydon Water. He was the author of many books about Broadland and was a regular and popular contributor (under the pen name of John Knowlittle) to the local county newspaper. From an early age, he developed an affinity with the natural history of the Broads and kept extensive daily notes on the area’s wildlife – which ultimately led him to collate and distil the observations that he had recorded ...

Another in the series of Little Masterpieces in Science, The Naturalist as Interpreter and Seer includes essays and excerpts from the works of Charles Darwin, Alfred R. Wallace, Thomas H. Huxley, Leland O. Howard and George Iles. The following topics are covered -The Origin of Species, The Descent of Man, Mimicry and Protective Resemblances Among Animals, Evolution of the Horse, Fighting Pests with Insect Allies, Flowers, and Electricity. Summary by J. M. Smallheer

Join Arthur Henry Patterson on a captivating adventure as he navigates the tranquil waterways of Broadland aboard his charmingly clumsy boat, The Walrus. Acquired for just £2 from His Majestys Custom House, this leaky vessel has been transformed into a beloved companion. As Arthur sails through the scenic beauty of the Broads, he shares enchanting tales of the wildlife and landscapes that surround him, engaging in delightful conversations with a riverside philosopher and even the ghost of St. Benets Abbey. A self-taught naturalist and writer, Arthur, also known by his pen name John Knowlittle...

An account of a 1918 journey to Northern China by famed adventurer/paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Andrews, who was the inspiration for the many explorer hero characters (including Indiana Jones), wrote this book for the general public, excluding "scientific details" that they might find "wearisome". - Summary by Matthew M. BenzingNOTE: This book contains many accounts of hunting animals for sport and for exhibition in a museum.

Between 1700 and 1900, an art movement unveiled nature's great secret: the global diversity of life-forms. Centuries before the word "biodiversity" existed, naturalists began to glimpse the reality that lay behind Charles Darwin's lyrical evocation of nature's "endless forms most beautiful." The...

From the author of A Tomb With a View - a celebration of the weird and wonderful churches of Britain Churches are all around us. Their steeples remain landmarks in our towns, villages and cities, even as their influence and authority has waned. They contain art and architectural wonders - one...

An account of a 1918 journey to Northern China by famed adventurer/paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Andrews, who was the inspiration for the many explorer hero characters (including Indiana Jones), wrote this book for the general public, excluding "scientific details" that they might find "wearisome". - Summary by Matthew M. BenzingNOTE: This book contains many accounts of hunting animals for sport and for exhibition in a museum.