Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In this wholly original book, biologist David Haskell uses a one-square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest as a window onto the entire natural world. Visiting it almost daily for one year to trace nature's path through the seasons, he brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid life. Each short chapter begins with a simple observation: a salamander scuttling across the leaf litter; the first blossom of spring wildflowers. From these, Haskell...
Language
English
Description
Scope and content: Includes a variety of items relating to parks, primarily in Nashville, but also nearby state parks and others. Most of these parks are operated by local or state government, but not all parks fall into such categories. Most items are brochures, usually illustrated, and often with park maps, when appropriate. Brochures often highlight park events, recreational or educational opportunities, facilities, historical significance, flora...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Abstract: The Harry C. Monk Papers are focused on his work as an avid bird watcher in the Nashville, Davidson County area and are comprised of his daily journals, bird observations and data, various documents from ornithological associations, correspondence, photographs, maps, butterfly observations, and family papers. Various papers from other local noted ornithologists, such as Amelia Laskey, Albert Ganier, George Mayfield, and others, are also...
Similar Searches
These searches are similar to the search you tried. Would you like to try one of these instead?