Synopsis In her essays, most of which were published in The New Yorker, Diane Ackerman enlists her habit of close observation and her gift for lyrical descriptions to describe, from on site, the habits of bats, humpback whales, and other animals--most memorably, perhaps, a penguin colony where she assists in feeding the baby penguins.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1992-10-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 249 pages | | Height: | 8.0 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 8.0 oz |
Publisher's Note In a rare blend of scientific fact and poetic truth, the acclaimed author of A Natural History of the Senses explores the activities of whales, penguins, bats, and crocodilians, plunging headlong into nature and coming up with highly entertaining treasures.
Industry Reviews "An assured classic." Civilization - Noel Perrin
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