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Henry Williamson remains best known for his classic nature stories, Tarka the Otter and Salar the Salmon. Less well known is that for a twenty-year period Williamson was a contributor to the prestigious American literary magazine Atlantic Monthly, with contributions including examples of his nature sketches, short stories (including perhaps his best, 'A Crown of Life'), and tales of his later experiences when farming in North Norfolk during the late...
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If you think you will able to achieve. Do you ever dream of writing any non-fiction books in your life? If yes, then this book is the ultimate answer for your query. I have written six books and I have tried to write and complete each book within 20 days time except one. If you are interested in learning how to write and want to cultivate this hobby then I highly recommend you to read this book. Not only this you will also learn other amazing things...
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Edward Adrian Wilson is perhaps the most famous native son of Cheltenham. In the early years of the 20th century, he was one of the major influences and personalities of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and has also been recognised as one of the top ranking ornithologists and naturalists in the UK during this period. He was also one of the last great scientific expedition artists. This is the illustrated story of polar explorer Edward Wilson,...
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IN THE SPIRIT OF UNDYING ADVENTURE!Sauntering through natural landscapes is a noble art; and one that Henry David Thoreau held in the highest regard.Though he is perhaps best known for Walden: Life in the Woods and his essay "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau was an early advocate of recreational hiking, canoeing, and conserving natural resources. A passionate nature writer, he penned many articles that shared these philosophies and perspectives.This carefully...
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Humanity is sliding toward a collision between global warming, resource depletion, and population growth. The evidence is daunting but we are hampered by anti-science demagogues who tell us everything's okay, that we'll run forever on our current course. The problem we are facing is on a global scale, far beyond any individual. It can be overwhelming and it is difficult to remain cheerful.
In Ten Journeys on a Fragile Planet, journalist Rod Taylor...
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