{"product_id":"naming-nature-a-cabinet-of-natural-curiosities-for-word-lovers-9798881608514","title":"Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers by Barron, T. A.","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lyrical journey through the world's languages from bestselling author T.A. Barron, revealing how we've named--and been shaped by--the natural world, with exquisite archival art from Oxford's Bodleian Library.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A GLORIOUS BOOK\" --Dr. Jane Goodall\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author T.A. Barron comes this captivating exploration of how human cultures across time and geography have described the living world around them. From the poetic to the practical, the reverent to the resourceful, every language holds unique insights into how we relate to nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on etymology, folklore, and linguistic nuance, this richly illustrated volume uncovers the meanings behind the names we give to animals and plants, revealing the deep interconnection between language and landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush, full-color archival artwork from Oxford's Bodleian Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans continents and centuries, from elephants to narwhals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooted in etymology, mythology, and cultural tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn elegant gift for nature lovers and word enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd this gorgeous celebration of the natural world to your shelf and discover the wild stories hidden inside the words we use every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e T. A. Barron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber Lotus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.51h x 5.52w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798881608514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. A. Barron \u003c\/b\u003eis a passionate conservationist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author. He has won various literary prizes including the Nautilus Award Grand Prize and the de Grummond Medallion, and his popular children's series The Merlin Saga is currently being adapted as a Disney film. Barron's lifelong love for the natural world has led him to found various initiatives to encourage environmental awareness, including scholarships in environmental law at Harvard University and a biodiversity research fund. Born in Massachusetts, he studied at Princeton, Oxford, and Harvard before moving to Colorado, where he now lives with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Lotus Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48921710362777,"sku":"9798881608514","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/naming-nature-a-cabinet-of-natural-curiosities-for-word-lovers-9798881608514","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}