The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
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The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey
In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a Neohelix albolabris a common woodland snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater under standing of her own confined place in the world. Intrigued by the snail s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, providing a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal. Told with wit and grace, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence and provides an appreciation of what it means to be fully alive.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781565126060 |
| ISBN 10 | 1565126068 |
| Title | The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating |
| Author | Elisabeth Tova Bailey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Algonquin Books |
| Year published | 2010-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 190 |
| Prizes | Winner of National Outdoor Book Awards (Natural History) 2010, Winner of John Burroughs Medal for Outstanding Natural History Writing (Natural History) 2011, Winner of Saroyan Writing Prize (Nonfiction) 2012, Commended for IndieFab awards (Autobiography/Memoir) 2010, Commended for Books for a Better Life (Inspirational Memoir) 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |