The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey
Brand: Algonquin Books
Product Description
Winner of the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Winner of the John Burroughs Medal Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Natural History Literature Brilliant. The New York Review of Books In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a Neohelix albolabrisa common woodland snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world. Intrigued by the snails molluscan anatomy cryptic defenses clear decision making hydraulic locomotion and courtship activities Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer offering a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal. The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience showing us how a small part of the natural world can illuminate our own human existence while providing an appreciation of what it means to be fully alive. show more
Condition : New
Author : Elisabeth Tova Bailey
Weight : 256.08
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Language : English
EAN : 9781616206420
ISBN10 : 161620642X
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20180220
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 127 X 175 X 18mm