Monday, August 13, 2018

A field guide, not a natural history





Tegwyn Harris' book "The Natural History of the Mediterranean" isn't really a natural history, but a portable field guide. It's mostly for tourists or newbies. Only the most conspicuous species are featured, birds are only shown in summer plumage, etc. What tourist would want to visit Spain or Italy during the winter? I will give this book the OK rating, but with the understanding that it's mistitled.

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