Darwin's Orchestra: An Almanac of Nature in History and the Arts (Henry Holt Reference Book)

By Michael Sims

Book Overview

Arranged as "An Almanac of Nature In History and the Arts," this collection contains a small essay of several hundred words for each day of the year. The essays tend to focus on obscure, but highly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805042202
• ISBN13: 9780805042207
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.8" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating and Well-Written

I haven't read every single entry yet, but so far I am very pleased with this book. It covers a wide range of topics, from the origin of the Playboy bunny to the famed "Fiji mermaid". The entries are short and easy to read, so you can pick up the book and read one day, or sit down and read straight through if you like. Highly recommended for biology buffs.