David Carroll has dedicated his life to art and to wetlands. He is as passionate about swamps, bogs, and vernal ponds and the creatures who live in...
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May 09, 2010
Christy
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In a nutshell:
David M. Carroll is a naturalist and artist who resides in New Hampshire. Since childhood, he has had a love for the wetlands. I did not know this until after I’d finished the book, but Swampwalker’s Journal is the third of what Carroll calls his “wet-sneaker” trilogy. The first two books are The Year of the Turtle and Trout Reflections. In Swampwalker’s Journal, he records field observations of the creatures and plants in the wetland ecosystems near where he lives. More...
David M. Carroll is a naturalist and artist who resides in New Hampshire. Since childhood, he has had a love for the wetlands. I did not know this until after I’d finished the book, but Swampwalker’s Journal is the third of what Carroll calls his “wet-sneaker” trilogy. The first two books are The Year of the Turtle and Trout Reflections. In Swampwalker’s Journal, he records field observations of the creatures and plants in the wetland ecosystems near where he lives. More...
Aug 02, 2011
Judy
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David Carroll is a passionate advocate of wetlands. He introduces the reader to the secret worlds of vernal pools, swamps and bogs using the most beautiful descriptions! I was inspired that he could communicate his passion in a manner that captivated me.
Feb 15, 2011
Todd
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Good stuff, but something about it is slow, which is why I haven't yet finished it. I'd rather be out in the swamps than reading about it, perhaps that's the issue....
Wonderful writing, though, and filled with great information on the lives of swamps.
Wonderful writing, though, and filled with great information on the lives of swamps.
Aug 04, 2011
Whit
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As an aspiring naturalist, I loved reading Carroll's work. He captures the sense of wonder and how the science expands it perfectly. I find myself itching to take to the woods after this read.
Nov 06, 2011
Christopher
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Frogs, turtles, newts, salamanders, beavers, bogs, marshes, swamps. Wondrous, mysterious places -- how do they work? A book that answers all this in prose that enchants.
Mar 06, 2008
Andy
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Great book, basically a journal describing his different wanderings through various types of wetlands. It took me a while to get through it, because every time I read one of his passages, I would get distracted thinking about my own wanderings through wetlands and ponds (i.e. at home, at UNDERC, etc). Overall, a great read, and a good message as well.
May 12, 2008
Tuck
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this is the BEST book on wetlands, even if it focuses on new england/new hampshire
fantastic drawings and sublime prose. you must read this if you like natural history writing, as it is a superb example.
fantastic drawings and sublime prose. you must read this if you like natural history writing, as it is a superb example.
Jan 19, 2008
Jay
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Read this one several years ago. Don't remember it in detail, but I recall it taking some effort to finish and being slightly dry and stoic. And this is a subject I'm interested in.
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