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Harry W. Greene

Author of Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature

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Works by Harry W. Greene

Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature (1997) 90 copies

Tracks and Shadows: Field Biology as Art (2013) 42 copies

Schlangen. 1 copy

Associated Works

Lizards: Windows to the Evolution of Diversity (Organisms and Environments) (1742) — Foreword — 43 copies

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Birthdate: 1945-09-26
Gender: male
Education: Texas Wesleyan University (B.S. ∙ Biology)
University of Texas, Arlington (M.A. ∙ Biology)
University of Tennessee (Ph.D. ∙ Zoology)

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Tracks and shadows : field biology as art by Harry W. Greene

Interesting look at the life of one field biologist. Nice look at nature as art and as good for the soul. Author sometimes seemed like a guy who was attracted to snakes for their macho cache, but at least he was honest about it

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Commonwealth Club of California Book Awards

Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature (Winner – Notable Contribution to Publishing – 1997)

PEN Center USA Literary Award

Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature (Winner – Research Nonfiction – 1998)

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Works: 3
Also by: 1
Members: 133
Popularity: #152,660
Rating: ½ 4.6

Reviews: 1
ISBNs: 9
Languages: 1

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