The 29 short essays cover the spectrum of life, from viruses and bacteria, to fungi, plants and animals. In addition to a brief description of selected organisms, history, folklore, and the processes of scientific discovery, and the scientists who were involved with them are also addressed. Autobiographical sketches about the impact of biology and the natural world on the author's life and attitudes are included.
The 29 short essays cover the spectrum of life, from viruses and bacteria, to fungi, plants and animals. In addition to a brief description of selecte...
