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The Presence of Whales: Contemporary Writings on the Whale
The Presence of Whales Contemporary Writings on the Whale Author:Frank Stewart, Diane Ackerman, W. S. Merwin, Barry Lopez, Frank Stewart, Paula Bock The whale has been used as a metaphor for so many conditions in life, but remains an elusive beast. In this collection of writings, nature writers and marine scientists meditate on the whale and offer insights on one of the most fascinating aspects of whale behavior, their vocalizations. These pieces include passionate tales of personal encounte... more »rs with whales, the myths that surround them, and facts served straight up. Among the contributors are Diane Ackerman, W. S. Merwin, Barry Lopez, Frank Stewart, and Paula Bock.« less