The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating - Rilegato

Bailey, Elisabeth Tova

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ISBN 10: 1565126068 ISBN 13: 9781565126060

Casa editrice: Algonquin Books, 2010

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In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common woodland snail.

While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater under standing of her own confined place in the world.

Intrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, providing a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal. 

Told with wit and grace, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence and provides an appreciation of what it means to be fully alive.

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• Editore: Algonquin Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1565126068
• ISBN 13: 9781565126060
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 190