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A Natural History of the Senses
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4 out of 5
Based on 73 Ratings and 73 Reviews

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"One of the real tests of writers," notes Ackerman in this liveliest of nature books, "is how well they write about smells. If they can't describe the scent of sanctity in a church, can you trust them to describe the suburbs of the heart?" Ackerman passes the test, writing with ease and fluency about the five senses. Did you know that bat guano smells like stale Wheat Thins? That Bach's music can ... More
Book Information
PublisherVintage Books
BindingPaperback (23 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-100679737634
ISBN-13978-0679737636
Publication Date09/1991
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About Diane Ackerman (Author) : Diane Ackerman is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Diane Ackerman include Natural History of the Senses, The Future Dictionary of America, Animal Sense.
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