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A book of short essays on natural history. It contains essays revealing something of nature's many quirks and offers large questions from little things.
Small soft cover
Excellent condition
A delightful collection of short essays that blend geography, history, natural science, and travelogues. Pinnock, a well-known travel writer, draws on his passion for Africa and his experiences as a journalist to explore various intriguing questions and observations he encounters during his travels across the continent.
The essays are filled with humor, interest, and speculation, offering readers a glimpse into the quirks of nature and the human story. Some of the topics Pinnock explores include questions like "Are clouds alive?" and "Why do female hyenas sometimes grow a penis?"
It's a wonderful read for both travelers and armchair travelers, providing a mix of personal meditation, general philosophy, and captivating stories about Africa's people, flora, and fauna.