The Perfumier and the Stinkhorn by Richard Mabey

The Perfumier and the Stinkhorn by Richard Mabey

Contains inspiring meditations through the author's rich store of memories. This title includes short essays that attempts to marry a Romantic's view of the natural world with that of the meticulous observations of the scientist. From birdsong to poetry, from Petri-dish to microscope, it combines meandering thoughts and intimate memories.

Advance praise for Weeds [9781846680762] 'This book will open your eyes to the significance, wonder and exasperation felt about weedsI couldn't put the book down once I started reading. Mabey offers a diversity and richness of fact, fiction, philosophy and fun ... [he] opens our minds and hearts in unexpected ways to the fallacy of an implacable divide between people and nature... a great read. * Professor Stephen Hopper, Director, Kew Gardens *
short, wise and consisently delightful. -- Johy Gray * New Statesman *
For a quick reminder of the beauty of birdsong or the heady scent of wild flowers, Mabey is the most thoughful and intimate of guides. -- Claire Allfree * Metro London *
A delightful melange of scientific reflection and personal memories. * The Countryman *

Richard Mabey is Britain's foremost nature writer. In September 2010 Profile published Weeds; the first cultural history on the unwanted plants in our gardens, and throughout the world. He is the author of Flora Britannica, which won a British Book Award, and Birds Britannica. He has a regular column in BBC Wildlife magazine and has written extensively on nature for the national broadsheets.

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ISBN 13	9781846684074
ISBN 10	1846684072
Title	The Perfumier and the Stinkhorn
Author	Richard Mabey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Profile Books Ltd
Year published	2011-04-14
Number of pages	128
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