Norton Book of Nature Writing College Edition with Field Guide

by Elder, John; Finch, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780393946345
• ISBN10: 0393946347
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780393978162
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2002-01-08
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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About This Book

The Norton Book of Nature Writing

The Norton Book of Nature Writing, with its ISBN 9780393946345, is a definitive anthology of nature writing in English. This comprehensive collection has been significantly expanded and now includes a valuable field guide of resources. The book is designed to inspire and educate readers about the natural world, featuring works from renowned authors who have shaped the genre.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in environmental studies, literature, and writing courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in nature writing, including professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the genre and its significance.

History and Editions

The Norton Book of Nature Writing has been a cornerstone in the field of nature writing for over two decades. The book has been updated to include a wide range of essays, poems, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of human experiences with nature. The addition of a field guide provides readers with practical resources to explore and engage with the natural world.

Author and Other Works

The book is edited by John Elder and Robert Finch, both renowned scholars in the field of nature writing. John Elder is known for his insightful essays on the human relationship with nature, while Robert Finch has written extensively on the intersection of literature and the environment. Both authors bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to this anthology, ensuring that it remains a vital resource for readers.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Anthology: The book covers a broad spectrum of nature writing, from classic essays to contemporary poetry.
• Field Guide: The included field guide provides valuable resources for readers to explore and engage with the natural world.
• Diverse Perspectives: The anthology includes works from diverse authors, offering a range of perspectives on human experiences with nature.
• Educational Value: The book is designed to inspire and educate readers, making it an essential resource for courses in environmental studies, literature, and writing.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback College Edition: ISBN-13: 9780393946345
• Other Editions:
• The Norton Book of Nature Writing (paperback): ISBN-10: 0393946347
• The Norton Book of Nature Writing (eBook): Available through various retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: The exact publication date is not specified, but the book has been available since at least 2002.
• Number of Pages: 1135
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 2.354 pounds
• Dimensions: 5.70" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall

Other Editions and Formats

• International Editions: Available through various retailers, but specific ISBNs may vary.
• eBook Formats: Available through major eBook retailers.

Related ISBNs

• The Norton Book of Nature Writing (paperback): ISBN-10: 0393946347
• The Norton Book of Nature Writing (eBook): Available through various retailers (ISBN not specified)
• Norton Book of Nature Writing, College Edition with Field Guide: ISBN-13: 9780393946345

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Table of Contents

Preface	p. 13
Introduction	p. 15
Introduction to the 1990 Norton Book of Nature Writing	p. 21
from The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne	p. 34
from Letters from an American Farmer	p. 52
from Sketches of Eighteenth century America	p. 59
from Travels Through North & South Carolina, Georgia, East & West Florida, ...	p. 65
from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States	p. 77
from The Journal of a Naturalist	p. 82
from David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America, 1784-1812	p. 86
from Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth	p. 90
from The Journals of Lewis and Clark	p. 96
from Wanderings in South America, the North-West of the United States, and the Antilles	p. 105
from Ornithological Biography	p. 117
The Natural World	p. 122
from The Natural History Prose Writings of John Clare	p. 123
The Lost Woods	p. 436
A Slight Sound at Evening	p. 440
The Ancient People and the Newly Come	p. 449
A Family of Landscapes	p. 453
from A River Runs Through It	p. 458
from The Log from the Sea of Cortez	p. 466
from The Heart of the Hunter	p. 469
The Snakes Are About	p. 475
The Marginal World	p. 480
The Judgment of the Birds	p. 486
from Black Boy	p. 494
The Lively Petes of Parque Vargas	p. 497
Glen Canyon Submersus	p. 504
Coda: Wilderness Letter	p. 514
from A Land	p. 520
from The Inland Island	p. 526
Death in the Open	p. 533
The World's Biggest Membrane	p. 536
The Common Night	p. 539
The Dovekie and the Ocean Sunfish	p. 541
Rain and the Rhinoceros	p. 546
Mouse	p. 554
from Never Cry Wolf	p. 561
Moments and Journeys	p. 566
Silver Snaffles	p. 573
Of Red-Tailed Hawks and Black-Tailed Gnatcatchers	p. 577
Beginnings	p. 587
From The Tree	p. 592
The Island of Auks	p. 606
The Serpents of Paradise	p. 614
The Great American Desert	p. 620
from The Tree Where Man Was Born	p. 628
from The Wind Birds	p. 642
Pig Tales	p. 644
A Very Warm Mountain	p. 651
The Bird of Paradise	p. 658
Ancient Forests of the Far West	p. 663
Under the Snow	p. 684
Hailing the Elusory Mountain Lion	p. 691
Thoughts on Returning to the City After Five Months on a Mountain Where the Wolves Howled	p. 704
Owning It All	p. 707
An Entrance to the Woods	p. 718
The Making of a Marginal Farm	p. 728
The Way to Rainy Mountain	p. 737
from A Country Year	p. 743
Timescape with Signpost	p. 750
The Silence	p. 754
The Beginner's Mind	p. 760
In Salmon's Water	p. 767
Under Old Nell's Skirt	p. 773
Atop the Mound	p. 778
From The Songlines	p. 782
A City Person Encountering Nature	p. 787
From Living at the End of Time	p. 791
The Gifts	p. 797
The Circle Is the Way to See	p. 811
Of Moose and a Moose Hunter	p. 819
The Big Snow	p. 833
Death of a Hornet	p. 842
Nighthawks Fly in Thunderstorms	p. 845
Moose	p. 850
Am I Blue?	p. 863
Heaven and Earth in Jest	p. 868
Living Like Weasels	p. 876
Total Eclipse	p. 880
Cutover	p. 892
from Arctic Dreams	p. 901
The American Geographies	p. 914
Buckeye	p. 924
The Human Element	p. 930
Wolf, Eagle, Bear: An Alaska Notebook	p. 937
Friends, Foes, and Working Animals	p. 944
The Flora and Fauna of Las Vegas	p. 950
Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah	p. 960
The Bats	p. 967
And the Coyotes Will Lift a Leg	p. 972
Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall	p. 980
A Word in Favor of Rootlessness	p. 984
Strawberries Under Ice	p. 991
Landscape, History, and the Pueblo Imagination	p. 1003
Alien Soil	p. 1015
Northwest Passage	p. 1022
The Third Eye of the Lizard	p. 1028
Calling Animals by Name	p. 1034
from The Desert Smells Like Rain: A Naturalist in Papago Indian Country	p. 1039
Big Grass	p. 1043
Planting Seeds	p. 1048
Gila Wilderness	p. 1052
Black Women and the Wilderness	p. 1063
High Tide in Tucson	p. 1068
Weeds Are Us	p. 1079
The Clan of One-Breasted Women	p. 1091
Baldwins	p. 1099
The Ecology of Magic	p. 1102
from The Ninemile Wolves	p. 1114
from The End of Nature	p. 1120
Built by Fire	p. 1131
Forest Beloved	p. 1133
Permissions	p. 1137
Index	p. 1147
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The definitive anthology of nature writing in English, this book has been significantly expanded and is now accompanied by a field guide of valuable resources for both teachers and students.