Wild in Seattle
Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
- More than 40 essays dive into the geology, animals, plants, and architecture that shape Seattle
- Fully illustrated by celebrated local artist Elizabeth Person
- Fun and fascinating sidebars explore regional vocabulary, scientific terms, and Indigenous language phrases
For award-winning natural history writer David B. Williams, to be connected to a place you need to pause and look deeply at it. Wild in Seattle is Williams' delightful journey of discovery in this city where not only is nature all around, it's also written in the stones of the urban landscape. Explore the geologic history of glaciers, tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanoes as well as the ways humans shape the Seattle topography. From backyards to downtown, watch for coyotes, crows, seals, otters, owls, and so much more wildlife who also call the region home. Look up at the buildings to find terra cotta eagles, stone that traveled over millions of years from Asia to the San Juan Islands, and clues to the horses who used to power the city's transportation network. Wrap your arms around a giant Douglas-fir, appreciate the unsung yet remarkable skunk cabbage, stop and listen to the spring chorus of frogs.Williams' lively essays woven with Elizabeth Person's engaging illustrations will fire up the curiosity of both residents and visitors alike, inspiring all to take a fresh look at the Emerald City.
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Table of contents
- Wild in Seattle
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Author’s Note
- Introduction
- PART I: GEOLOGY
- PART II: FAUNA
- PART III: FLORA AND HABITAT
- Acknowledgments
- Selected References
- Further Reading