{"product_id":"naming-nature-a-cabinet-of-natural-curiosities-for-word-lovers-hardcover","title":"Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eT. A. Barron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A GLORIOUS BOOK\" -Dr. Jane Goodall\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lyrical journey through the world's languages that reveals how humanity has named--and been shaped by--the natural world, complete with exquisite archival artwork from the University of Oxford's Bodleian Library. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author T.A. Barron comes this captivating exploration of how human cultures across time and geography have described the living world around them. From the poetic to the practical, the reverent to the resourceful, every language holds unique insights into how we perceive and relate to nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on etymology, folklore, and linguistic nuance, this richly illustrated volume uncovers the meanings behind the names we give to animals and plants--from the \"unstoppable one\" (elephant in Tsawna and Tsonga) to the delicate metaphors for butterflies and birds in ancient and modern tongues. Whether rooted in mythology, survival, or awe, these words reveal the deep interconnection between language and landscape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing gorgeous illustrations sourced from the Bodleian's archives, \u003ci\u003eNaming Nature\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of cultural and ecological diversity--and a beautiful gift for nature lovers, word enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the ways we speak of the wild.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. A. Barron \u003c\/b\u003eis a passionate conservationist and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author. He has won various literary prizes including the Nautilus Award Grand Prize and the de Grummond Medallion, and his popular children's series The Merlin Saga is currently being adapted as a Disney film. Barron's lifelong love for the natural world has led him to found various initiatives to encourage environmental awareness, including scholarships in environmental law at Harvard University and a biodiversity research fund. Born in Massachusetts, he studied at Princeton, Oxford, and Harvard before moving to Colorado, where he now lives with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 8.51 x 5.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613473660972,"sku":"9798881608514","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/DzZSXU_1HD9798881608514.webp?v=1780807536","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/naming-nature-a-cabinet-of-natural-curiosities-for-word-lovers-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}