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Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson
Birdwatcher The Life of Roger Tory Peterson
Author: Elizabeth J. Rosenthal
Roger Tory Peterson—the Renaissance man who taught Americans the joy of watching birds—also invented the modern field guide. His 1934 landmark Field Guide to the Birds was the first book designed to go outdoors and help people identify the elements of nature. This self-proclaimed “student of nature” combined spectacular w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781599212944
ISBN-10: 1599212943
Publication Date: 5/1/2008
Pages: 464
Edition: 1st
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Publisher: The Lyons Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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heidiface avatar reviewed Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson on + 5 more book reviews
As a biography, it does its job - as a general read, it's frustrating and not always linear and occasionally just misses something. I love a good biography and while this is well rounded for such an imposing figure... it seemed like every bit of information was included, no notes left aside and many topics harped upon repeatedly. A bit tiring and confusing to follow, but perhaps that was fitting?


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