The Nature of Natural History

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This classic work is an exploration of what natural history is, and a sustained effort to see how it relates to other areas of biology. Marston Bates did not attempt to overwhelm his audience with facts or overinterpret those he did use, and, perhaps for this reason, The Nature of Natural History is a timeless work. The author's genuine interest in

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"It is a charming and well-written work by an American mandarin with an appreciation of history... The book ... helps us to understand the scientific mind and the attraction of natural history."--Archives of Natural History