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The Book Of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination With The Most Mysterious Creature In The Natural World-used
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Part H Is For Hawk, Part The Soul Of An Octopus, The Book Of Eels Is Both A Meditation On The Worlds Most Elusive Fishthe Eeland A Reflection On The Human Conditionremarkably Little Is Known About The European Eel, Anguilla Anguilla. So Little, In Fact, That Scientists And Philosophers Have, For Centuries, Been Obsessed With What Has Become Known As The Eel Question: Where Do Eels Come From? What Are They? Are They Fish Or Some Other Kind Of Creature Altogether? Even Today, In An Age Of Advanced Science, No One Has Ever Seen Eels Mating Or Giving Birth, And We Still Dont Understand What Drives Them, After Living For Decades In Freshwater, To Swim Great Distances Back To The Ocean At The End Of Their Lives. They Remain A Mystery.Drawing On A Breadth Of Research About Eels In Literature, History, And Modern Marine Biology, As Well As His Own Experience Fishing For Eels With His Father, Patrik Svensson Crafts A Mesmerizing Portrait Of An Unusual, Utterly Misunderstood, And Completely Captivating Animal. In The Book Of Eels, We Meet Renowned Historical Thinkers, From Aristotle To Sigmund Freud To Rachel Carson, For Whom The Eel Was A Singular Obsession. And We Meet The Scientists Who Spearheaded The Search For The Eels Point Of Origin, Including Danish Marine Biologist Johannes Schmidt, Who Led Research Efforts In The Early Twentieth Century, Catching Thousands Upon Thousands Of Eels, In The Hopes Of Proving Their Birthing Grounds In The Sargasso Sea.Blending Memoir And Nature Writing At Its Best, Svenssons Journey To Understand The Eel Becomes An Exploration Of The Human Condition That Delves Into Overarching Issues About Our Roots And Destiny, Both As Humans And As Animals, And, Ultimately, How To Handle The Biggest Question Of All: Death. The Result Is A Gripping And Slippery Narrative That Will Surprise And Enchant.A Finalist For The Los Angeles Times Book Prizenational Bestsellerwinner Of The National Outdoor Book Awardlonglisted For The Andrew Carnegie Medal For Excellence In Nonfictiona New York Times Notable Bookone Of Times 100 Must Read Books Of The Yearone Of The Washington Posts 50 Notable Nonfiction Books Of The Yearone Of Smithsonian Magazines 10 Best Science Books Of The Yearone Of Publishers Weeklys Best Nonfiction Books Of The Yeara New York Times Editors Choice
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Book of Eels? A: The main theme of The Book of Eels revolves around the mystery of the European eel, exploring its elusive nature and the philosophical questions surrounding its existence, as well as the human condition.
- Q: Who is the author of The Book of Eels? A: The author of The Book of Eels is Patrik Svensson, who combines personal memoir with nature writing to delve into the world of eels.
- Q: What kind of book is The Book of Eels? A: The Book of Eels is a memoir that blends elements of nature writing, philosophy, and personal narrative, focusing on the enigmatic European eel and its significance.
- Q: How many pages does The Book of Eels have? A: The Book of Eels has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: When was The Book of Eels published? A: The Book of Eels was published on May 26, 2020.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The Book of Eels is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is The Book of Eels suitable for readers interested in science? A: Yes, The Book of Eels is suitable for readers interested in science, as it includes references to marine biology and historical research related to eels.
- Q: Has The Book of Eels received any awards? A: Yes, The Book of Eels has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and has won the National Outdoor Book Award, among other accolades.
- Q: What age group is The Book of Eels appropriate for? A: The Book of Eels is generally appropriate for adult readers and older teens due to its themes and philosophical content.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or recognitions for The Book of Eels? A: Yes, The Book of Eels has been recognized as a National Bestseller and has been listed as one of TIME's 100 Must Read Books of the Year, as well as one of The Washington Post's 50 Notable Nonfiction Books of the Year.