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Gathering Moss

A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
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Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer offers a thoughtful exploration of the intricate lives of mosses, blending scientific knowledge with personal reflections. The author shares insights into the ecological significance and beauty of these small plants while weaving in stories of her own relationship with nature as a botanist and member of the Potawatomi Nation. This book invites readers to appreciate the often-overlooked wonders of the natural world.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in nature and a desire to explore the intricate world of moss. Robin Wall Kimmerer beautifully combines scientific knowledge with indigenous wisdom, offering insights into the interconnectedness of all living things and inviting readers to appreciate the quiet yet significant role mosses play in our ecosystems.

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Gathering Moss

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Intriguing and uplifting stories of the world's oldest plants, from the revered botanist and indigenous teacher Robin Wall Kimmerer.

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.

In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads 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. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us.

Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within 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.

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Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer is praised for intertwining western science with indigenous teachings, providing a unique perspective on nature. Reviewers describe it as grounding and calming, offering profound insights into the natural world with lyrical and soulful prose. The book’s exploration of moss is said to be revelatory, encouraging readers to appreciate the small wonders at their feet and inspiring gratitude for Kimmerer's vast knowledge.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141997629

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Braiding Sweetgrass- Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants as well as Gathering Moss- A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses. Kimmerer is a 2022 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

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