The Nature Magpie: A Cornucopia of Facts, Anecdotes, Folklore and Literature from the Natural World

by Daniel Allen

Book Overview

A collection of anecdotes, facts, figures, folklore and literature, The Nature Magpie is a veritable treasure trove of humanity's thoughts and feelings about nature.

With acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen as your guide, join naturalists, novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet, choose your side - pineapple or durian - in the great 'king of fruits' debate and discover which plants can be used to predict...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848315333
• ISBN13: 9781848315334
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.0"