Earth Almanac, Ted Williams
Earth Almanac, Ted Williams
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Earth Almanac
A Year of Witnessing the Wild, from the Call of the Loon to the Journey of the Gray Whale

Author: Ted Williams, Verlyn Klinkenborg

Narrator: Will Damron

Unabridged: 5 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/29/2020

Synopsis

Noted nature writer Ted Williams invites readers along on a year-long immersion in the wild and fleeting moments of the natural world, from winter candy and spring quackers to summer’s scarlet farewell and autumn reveilles. This beautifully crafted collection of short, seasonal essays combines in-depth information with evocative descriptions of nature’s marvels and mysteries. Williams explains the weather conditions that bring out the brightest reds in autumn leaves, how hungry wolf spiders catch their prey, and why American goldfinches wait until late July or August to build their nests. In the tradition of Thoreau, Carson, and Leopold, Ted Williams’s writing stands as a testament to the delicate balance of nature’s resilience and fragility, and inspires readers to experience the natural world for themselves and to become advocates for protecting and preserving the amazing diversity and activity found there.

Author Bio

Ted Williams won the American League batting championship six times and was given a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. He was the last man to bat .400 in major league baseball and has been considered America’s leading sports fisherman. With John Underwood, he coauthored Fishing “The Big Three” and his autobiography, My Turn at Bat.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bonnie on April 15, 2020

Beautifully written, this book describes the plants, animals, insects, and inhabitants of the earth in a way that is both poetic and educational. Divided into seasons, the Earth Almanac tells in beautiful detail many interesting facts about the plants and creatures you might encounter during each se......more

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on September 30, 2020

I loved this book!! This book is a beautifully written gift for any reader who wants to learn and be more inspired by our surroundings and the beauty and miracle of nature. Ted Williams’ brilliance is how he captures intimate details of plants and the creatures that inhabit the earth - you will lear......more

Goodreads review by Jammin Jenny on May 04, 2020

I thought this was a well written book about the various flora and fauna through the seasons. Nice pictures supported the author's narrative about the plants and animals he saw during this travels.......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on March 19, 2020

This book will be a treasure for nature lovers. Divided into the four seasons, Williams offers interesting and poetic looks at all kinds of animals, birds, plants and other aspects of wildlife as they occur through the year. Beautiful artwork accompanies some of the entries. This would make a wonder......more

Goodreads review by Beas on September 24, 2020

Have you spent a lot of time outdoors, watching birds fly by, squirrels run up and down tree branches or vines growing around pillars or weeds growing on untamed meadows? Have you marvelled at the natural world around you and sought peace and quiet away from the din of the everyday human lives? If y......more

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