{"product_id":"a-naturalist-amid-tropical-splendor","title":"A Naturalist Amid Tropical Splendor","description":"Captivated while still young by the splendor and profusion of the tropics, Alexander Skutch, world-renowned ornithologist and author of twelve books on tropical birds, resolved to devote his life to its study and interpretation. For well over half a century, he has painstakingly observed the creatures that surround him, particularly the birds, and he has thought long and deeply – perhaps more than most naturalists – about the significance of this abundant life. In this reflective account of life in the tropics, Skutch offers readers both his observations and his interpretations of what he has experienced. He brings a thoughtful, unequaled voice to the description of the world he has grown to know and understand, a world considered forbidding by most northerners and still largely unexplored.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 087745163X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.087745163X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gardner, Dana|Skutch, Alexander F.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449772015677,"sku":"BVV.087745163X.G","price":13.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-naturalist-amid-tropical-splendor","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}