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    The Absurd Naturalist. Irreverent Musings on Nature
    The Absurd Naturalist. Irreverent Musings on Nature
    The Absurd Naturalist. Irreverent Musings on Nature
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    The Absurd Naturalist. Irreverent Musings on Nature

    By Gene Twaronite

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    "I have always believed in the right to bear arms, though legs, brains, and hearts are no less important." (from The Right to Bear Arms)

    The Absurd Naturalist is a collection of 43 humorous essays and sketches published over a span of 30 years, and assembled here for the first time. Included are pieces dealing with tofu hunters, the art of toad throwing, same-species marriage, getting rid of nature, lizard watching, reasons why you shouldn't garden, how to sell belly buttons, the right to bear arms, and the origin of toaster ovens, to name only a few.  A unique cross-genre book, it will appeal to readers of natural history, the environment, and gardening as well as those general readers seeking an entertaining blend of science, satire, and absurdity.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGene Twaronite
    Release dateFeb 10, 2024
    ISBN9798224188536
    The Absurd Naturalist. Irreverent Musings on Nature
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    Gene Twaronite

    GENE TWARONITE is a poet, writer, andauthor of twelve books. Early in his career, he wrote humorous stories for children, some of which were published by Highlights for Children and other magazines. He has always been fascinated by the way fables can weave together truth, wonder, and absurdity in a form appealing to all ages. This is his first fable.

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