Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers
About this ebook
“A GLORIOUS BOOK” —Dr. Jane Goodall
From New York Times bestselling author T.A. Barron comes this captivating exploration of how human cultures across time and geography have described the living world around them. From the poetic to the practical, the reverent to the resourceful, every language holds unique insights into how we relate to nature.
Drawing on etymology, folklore, and linguistic nuance, this richly illustrated volume uncovers the meanings behind the names we give to animals and plants, revealing the deep interconnection between language and landscape.
- Lush, full-color archival artwork from Oxford's Bodleian Library
- Spans continents and centuries, from elephants to narwhals
- Rooted in etymology, mythology, and cultural tradition
- An elegant gift for nature lovers and word enthusiasts
Add this gorgeous celebration of the natural world to your shelf and discover the wild stories hidden inside the words we use every day.
About the author
T. A. Barron is a passionate conservationist and New York Times bestselling author. He has won various literary prizes including the Nautilus Award Grand Prize and the de Grummond Medallion, and his popular children’s series The Merlin Saga is currently being adapted as a Disney film. Barron’s lifelong love for the natural world has led him to found various initiatives to encourage environmental awareness, including scholarships in environmental law at Harvard University and a biodiversity research fund. Born in Massachusetts, he studied at Princeton, Oxford, and Harvard before moving to Colorado, where he now lives with his family.
