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Here are vivid accounts of prehistoric ecosystems, the origins of consciousness, the search for “living fossils” at the bottom of the sea, and the complexities of our evolutionary inheritance. Now for the first time, the Library of America presents his landmark essay collections in a definitive two-volume set.Įiseley’s debut collection, The Immense Journey (1957), displays his far-reaching knowledge and boundless curiosity about the mysteries of the natural world. Weaving together anecdote, philosophical reflection, and keen observation with the soul and skill of a poet, Eiseley offers a brilliant, companionable introduction to the sciences, paving the way for writers like Carl Sagan, Stephen Jay Gould, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. At the height of a distinguished career as a “bone-hunter” and paleontologist, Eiseley turned from fieldwork and scientific publication to the personal essay in six remarkable books that are masterpieces of prose style. 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'A wonderful story that transported me to a different time and place.' - Holly Kinsella, best-selling author of 'Uptown Girl.'Įmily Murdoch is a medieval historian and novelist. Or will duty tear Selwyn and Catheryn apart? Will they manage to stay together despite the odds? Selwyn, a steward, could never be considered Catheryn's equal, let alone an eligible suitor. Soon, Catheryn finds herself falling in love with Selwyn instead…īut the strict hierarchy of Anglo-Saxon England stands in their way. When Selwyn offers to help Catheryn identify the mysterious suitor, she accepts, and they start to realise that they have more in common than they thought. Selwyn sends Catheryn a love letter as a joke, disguising it as though it is from one of her father's thanes.Ĭatheryn is fascinated by the letter, and cannot imagine who would be capable of sending a poem of such imagination and beauty. Having built a rich empire and keen to win the favour of the royal court, Hilda and Ælfgard have little time for their daughter, Catheryn.īut one man, Selwyn, is intrigued by the intelligent and high-spirited girl. In the book, Robert Langdon and his companion Sienna scale a wall to get into the Boboli Gardens. Nevertheless, it’s home to a fantastic collection of plaster casts of sculptures by the likes of Donatello and Michelangelo. This is probably not the first museum that springs to mind when you think of Florence you’re more like to picture the Uffizi Gallery or the Galleria dell’Accademia. Set out on a walking tour between them and along the way you’ll get acquainted with Florence’s Aladdin’s cave of art and history. Inferno takes in many of the city’s most iconic sights and attractions. The cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is home to countless artistic treasures and beautiful buildings, and makes an incredibly atmospheric setting for a mystery novel. Where The Da Vinci Code sold a million airfares to Paris and tickets to the Louvre, Inferno has seen countless readers jump on a plane to Italy, keen to explore beautiful Florence. It’s no wonder the series has sparked such a storm of interest in the sites it mentions. If you’ve ever picked up one of Dan Brown’s bestselling Robert Langdon novels, you’ll know just how easy it is to get drawn into their world of hidden signs, conspiracy theories, and elegant European settings. 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