Oaxaca Journal

Oaxaca Journal
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Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Total Pages : 143
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ISBN-10 : 9781447209683
ISBN-13 : 1447209680
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Book Synopsis Oaxaca Journal by : Oliver Sacks

Download or read book Oaxaca Journal written by Oliver Sacks and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oliver Sacks, the bestselling author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, is most famous for his studies of the human mind: insightful and beautifully characterized portraits of those experiencing complex neurological conditions. However, he has another scientific passion: the fern . . . Since childhood Oliver has been fascinated by the ability of these primitive plants to survive and adapt in many climates. Oaxaca Journal is the enthralling account of his trip, alongside a group of fellow fern enthusiasts, to the beautiful province of Oaxaca, Mexico. Bringing together Oliver’s endless curiosity about natural history and the richness of human culture with his sharp eye for detail, this book is a captivating evocation of a place, its plants, its people, and its myriad wonders. ‘Light and fast-moving, unburdened by library research but filled with erudition’ – New Yorker


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