A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia

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Getting acquainted with local flora and fauna is the perfect way to begin to understand the wonder of nature. The natural environment of Southern Appalachia, with habitats that span the Blue Ridge to the Cumberland Plateau, is one of the most biodiverse on earth. A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia--a hybrid literary and natural history anthology--showcases sixty of the many species indigenous to the region.

Ecologically, culturally, and artistically, Southern Appalachia is rich in paradox and stereotype-defying complexity. Its species range from the iconic and inveterate--such as the speckled trout, pileated woodpecker, copperhead, and black bear--to the elusive and endangered--such as the American chestnut, Carolina gorge moss, chucky madtom, and lampshade spider. The anthology brings together art and science to help the reader experience this immense ecological wealth.

Stunning images by seven Southern Appalachian artists and conversationally written natural history information complement contemporary poems from writers such as Ellen Bryant Voigt, Wendell Berry, Janisse Ray, Sean Hill, Rebecca Gayle Howell, Deborah A. Miranda, Ron Rash, and Mary Oliver. Their insights illuminate the wonders of the mountain South, fostering intimate connections. The guide is an invitation to get to know Appalachia in the broadest, most poetic sense.

Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Release: October 15, 2019

ISBN: 0820356247

ISBN 13: 9780820356242

A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia

Wendell Berry

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Pages: 224

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Release: October 15, 2019

ISBN: 0820356247

ISBN 13: 9780820356242

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Nov 01, 2024

absolutely beautiful, i loved the artwork and poetry. very special to read while currently occupying this place!
Ted

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Nov 01, 2024

I learned of this book when I happened to go to a local bookstore at the time of an author reading. I'm glad I did. Though certainly not an exhaustive list, the book includes many trees, mammals, birds, fungi and other natural plants/wildlife native to Southern Appalachia. There is a brief description of each, including habitat and range. This is followed with a poem and a black-and-white illustration. Although I'm not really a fan of poetry, I really enjoyed this book. And I learned a lot from

Naomi

(5/5)

Nov 01, 2024

absolutely beautiful, i loved the artwork and poetry. very special to read while currently occupying this place!

Ted

I learned of this book when I happened to go to a local bookstore at the time of an author reading. I'm glad I did. Though certainly not an exhaustive list, the book includes many trees, mammals, birds, fungi and other natural plants/wildlife native to Southern Appalachia. There is a brief description of each, including habitat and range. This is followed with a poem and a black-and-white illustration. Although I'm not really a fan of poetry, I really enjoyed this book. And I learned a lot from

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