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Natural Acts: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature
David Quammen
A collection of his popular essays from Outside magazine, here Quammen writes about dinosaurs, crows, octopi, beetles, and human beings with an eye for the irony and humor in nature. "A delightful blend of skepticism, intelligence, and accurate reporting". -- Barry Lopez
228 pages, Ill.(some col.).
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 1, 1985 |
| ISBN13 | 9781558211735 |
| Publishers | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Pages | 228 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 507 g (Weight (estimated)) |
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