The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms by Amy Stewart (Author). In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey via the underground world and introduces us to one in every of its most amazing Denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impression on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant illnesses, cleans up pollution, and turns abnormal filth into fertile land. Who knew?
In her witty, offbeat fashion, Stewart reveals that much is dependent upon the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his final years to the meticulous study of those creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm’s subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists-the unsung heroes of earthworm science-who’ve devoted their lives to unearthing the complicated life beneath our toes, and observes the hundreds of worms in her own garden. From the legendary large Australian worm that stretches to 10 feet in length to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its manner into the heart of Darwin’s final e book to the energetic purple wigglers in Stewart’s compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This guide is for all of us who recognize Mother Nature’s creatures, irrespective of how humble.
This guide is receiving raves across the nation for good reason. First it’s possessed of an plain allure in the writers voice that makes you smile alongside along with her both at natures eccentricities and her marvels; second there is a wholeness to the ebook that makes earthworms related to their broader context in the way in which of an achieved naturalist; and third it possesses a clarity of thought and simplicity of supply that provides it the type of magnificence that each one great writers strive to achieve. This guide will grow as a result of it takes a seemingly lowly topic and spins a tail of greatness. Charles Darwin an icon of modern science was fascinated with earthworms and you may be equally engaged, (even when like me you’re an odd Joe operating on a way more fundamental stage) after you’ve got read this excellent book. Be part of a bunch of thinking folks across this country, stretch your mind, learn something, and browse this treasure of American non-fiction literature.
It is a good learn! I had no interest in earthworms but saw a great review. The writer has researched her subject properly and makes it fairly accessible to the casual reader. She held my consideration with fascinating info (did you know there are totally different sorts of worms, specialized to take care of different kinds of “filth”?) and her gifted writing. These little critters are astonishingly essential within the nice scheme of things. I am glad I learned slightly of that, and I enjoyed the humor and sparkle of the writing too.
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart (Author)
256 pages
Algonquin Books; 1ST edition (February 5, 2004)
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