Adventures with a Texas Naturalist

by Roy Bedichek and Bedichek

Book Overview

A classic since its first publication in 1947, Adventures with a Texas Naturalist distills a lifetime of patient observations of the natural world. This reprint contains a new introduction by noted nature writer Rick Bass.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292703112
• ISBN13: 9780292703117
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Glad I read it!

In my Texas History class we had to pick from a list of books about the state. I chose this one pretty much at random, but as the title of this review suggests I'm glad I did! Though published in 1947, this book is a must for anyone interested in the plants or wildlife in Texas, especially birds. Even if you're not interested, check it out anyway, I guarantee the author will turn you into a wannabe naturalist before you get halfway through it :) Another nice thing is Bedichek's obvious concern about the dangers of habitat destruction and overhunting at a time well before the subject became "popular"...and my little review here doesn't do the book justice, you can tell by reading it that the author was in love with nature; the description and imagery is amazing, almost lyrical at times. The copy I read was from the library, but now I'll have to buy one of my own. I suggest you get one too, trust me, you won't regret it :)