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Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers

Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers

Barron, T. A.

Hardcover

EtymologyEnvironmental StudiesNature Writing

Publisher Price: $24.99

ISBN13: 9798881608514
Publisher: Amber Lotus Publishing
Published: May 19 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.36
Height: 1.11 Width: 5.52 Depth: 8.51
Language: English
A lyrical journey through the world's languages from bestselling author T.A. Barron, revealing how we've named--and been shaped by--the natural world, with exquisite archival art from Oxford's Bodleian Library.

A GLORIOUS BOOK --Dr. Jane Goodall

From New York Times bestselling author T.A. Barron comes this captivating exploration of how human cultures across time and geography have described the living world around them. From the poetic to the practical, the reverent to the resourceful, every language holds unique insights into how we relate to nature.

Drawing on etymology, folklore, and linguistic nuance, this richly illustrated volume uncovers the meanings behind the names we give to animals and plants, revealing the deep interconnection between language and landscape.

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