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Book Title: Gathering Moss : a Natural and Cultural History of Mosses

Publication Name: Gathering Moss

Title: Gathering Moss

Subtitle: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses

Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Format: Trade Paperback

EAN: 9780870714993

ISBN: 9780870714993

Publisher: Oregon STATE University Press

Genre: Science

Topic: Life Sciences / Botany, Life Sciences / Biology

Release Date: 30/03/2003

Release Year: 2003

Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: US

Item Weight: 9.9 Oz

Item Length: 8.9in

Publication Year: 2003

Item Height: 0.6in

Item Width: 6in

Number of Pages: 176 Pages

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Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses.Robin Wall Kimmerer's book is not an identification guide, nor is it a scientific treatise. Rather, it is a series of linked personal essays that will lead general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings, from salmon and hummingbirds to redwoods and rednecks. Kimmerer clearly and artfully explains the biology of mosses, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us.Drawing on her diverse experiences as a scientist, mother, teacher, and writer of Native American heritage, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as in the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.Gathering Moss will appeal to a wide range of readers, from bryologists to those interested in natural history and the environment, Native Americans, and contemporary nature and science writing.

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0870714996

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9780870714993

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Book Title

Gathering Moss : a Natural and Cultural History of Mosses

Author

Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Trade Paperback

Language

English

Topic

Life Sciences / Botany, Life Sciences / Biology

Publication Year

2003

Genre

Science

Number of Pages

176 Pages

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8.9in

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0.6in

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6in

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Robin Kimmerer . . . has written as good a book as you will find on a natural history subject. You will want to go outside and get on your knees with a hand lens and begin to probe this Lilliputian world she describes so beautifully.

Table of Content

Preface: Seeing the World Through Moss-Colored Glasses The Standing Stones Learning to See The Advantages of Being Small: Life in the Boundary Layer Back to the Pond Sexual Asymmetry and the Satellite Sisters An Affinity for Water Binding Up the Wounds: Mosses in Ecological Succession In the Forest of the Waterbear Kickapoo Choices A Landscape of Chance City Mosses The Web of Reciprocity: Indegenous Uses of Moss The Red Sneaker Portrait of Splachnum The Owner The Forest Gives Thanks to the Mosses The Bystander Straw Into Gold Suggestions for Further Reading Index

2003

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2002-151221

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588/.2

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by peg882
Jun 22, 2016Top favourable review
Fascinating information, beautifully written.
I learned so much about mosses, the creatures that live in and with them, and our inter-relationship, in a narrative that was compelling, inspiring and entertaining. I hope to read more from this author. This is the best book on nature I've ever read.
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by crimsonmuse77
Feb 09, 2008
An intimate look at moss.
This book does for moss what 'Eats, Shoots, and Leaves' does for grammar. It is a whimsical yet very educational narrative that explores the intricate lives of moss. Robin Kimmerer is so passionate about moss that it shines through in her writing. I am not sure if it is her Native American outlook on all things soft and green or if it is just her writing style, but she is able to successfully highlight those elements that we humans have in common with moss. The funniest has to be the hairstyles of a certain strain of moss. To find out more you will just have to read it to see what I mean. I am a naturalist interpreter for a temperate climate rain forest in Oregon. We have moss everywhere. I used to just think it was pretty and pretty hard to name or explain. After reading this book, ... This book does for moss what 'Eats, Shoots, and Leaves' does for grammar. It is a whimsical yet very educational narrative that explores the intricate lives of moss. Robin Kimmerer is so passionate about moss that it shines through in her writing. I am not sure if it is her Native American outlook on all things soft and green or if it is just her writing style, but she is able to successfully highlight those elements that we humans have in common with moss. The funniest has to be the hairstyles of a certain strain of moss. To find out more you will just have to read it to see what I mean. I am a naturalist interpreter for a temperate climate rain forest in Oregon. We have moss everywhere. I used to just think it was pretty and pretty hard to name or explain. After reading this book, not only do I have a better grasp of the science surrounding moss, but I also feel more comfortable translating that science into a language my visitors can relate to. Ms. Kimmerer is one scientist who would make an excellent visitor's guide because she translates something so complex and mysterious into something familiar and welcoming. Anyone up for a hike?!
by captiveworlds
Oct 07, 2012
A joyfully well written personification of the forest floor. Beautiful!
I am a bit of a novice moss grower, and consider myself a hobby naturalist. In my search for information on cultural techniques of growing moss indoors, I came across this book. It is in no way a "how to grow moss" book, but it is absolutely beautiful. It enlightens the reader as to the story of moss, how it survives and adapts and its role in the larger ecosystems. It is the story of the forest through a hand lens. It is NOT a dry science book. Detailed information is delivered through personal experiences with beautifully descriptive language and interconnected stories. It is a series of essays that truly personify the forest floor and the inhabitants that dwell there. The author is honestly passionate about moss, and her joy oozes with every sentence. I can't say enough about how much I ... I am a bit of a novice moss grower, and consider myself a hobby naturalist. In my search for information on cultural techniques of growing moss indoors, I came across this book. It is in no way a "how to grow moss" book, but it is absolutely beautiful. It enlightens the reader as to the story of moss, how it survives and adapts and its role in the larger ecosystems. It is the story of the forest through a hand lens. It is NOT a dry science book. Detailed information is delivered through personal experiences with beautifully descriptive language and interconnected stories. It is a series of essays that truly personify the forest floor and the inhabitants that dwell there. The author is honestly passionate about moss, and her joy oozes with every sentence. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this book! Certainly it is a very niche audience that will truly love it, but if you are one of those people, consider yourself lucky for coming across it! I doubt there is anything else out there even similar. And, while it is not a book on the cultural practices of growing moss, I found myself walking away from it with a greater understanding of the inner world of moss. It gave me a personal connection and detailed understanding of these tiny plants that has proved invaluable to the care of my collection. I definitely learned a lot and enjoyed every moment of it. Worth EVERY penny! Now someone write one on liverworts!!!!
by daveclairmad9
May 28, 2022
A beautiful telling, by a steward of the land
The author was interviewed by Krista tiibbit on a recent PBS program "on being" and I was swept away by her love of nature and protection of the land. This is her evident in her book and will get you to compare your own outlook of environment protection. Amazing. .
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by hope17325
Jul 24, 2019
Gathering Moss
Beautifully written. The author is a biologist, specializing in mosses, and incorporates her spiritual values as a Native American.
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