Adventures with a Texas Naturalist

Rating:
Summary: Glad I read it!
Review: In my Texas History class we had to pick from a list of books about the state. I chose this one pretty much at random, but as the title of this review suggests I'm glad I did! Though published in 1947, this book is a must for anyone interested in the plants or wildlife in Texas, especially birds. Even if you're not interested, check it out anyway, I guarantee the author will turn you into a wannabe naturalist before you get halfway through it :)

Another nice thing is Bedichek's obvious concern about the dangers of habitat destruction and overhunting at a time well before the subject became "popular"...and my little review here doesn't do the book justice, you can tell by reading it that the author was in love with nature; the description and imagery is amazing, almost lyrical at times. The copy I read was from the library, but now I'll have to buy one of my own. I suggest you get one too, trust me, you won't regret it :)