A Natural History of the Senses
Dec 2011 · Sold by Vintage
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Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth.
“Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times
“Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times
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4.1
8 reviews
Kim Adams
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June 23, 2015
I love this book! Well-written, fascinating, makes a great gift for anyone interested in science and nature.
4 people found this review helpful
Sydney Anderson
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January 22, 2016
One of the most beautiful books ever
2 people found this review helpful
About the author
Diane Ackerman has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in addition to garnering many other awards and recognitions for her work, which include the bestselling The Zookeeper’s Wife and A Natural History of the Senses. She lives in Ithaca, New York.
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