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“To those whom the tree, the birds, the wildflowers represent only "locked-up dollars" have never known or really seen these things.”

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Edwin Way Teale
Edwin Way Teale

Edwin Way Teale was an American naturalist known for his in-depth observations of insects and plants. His work 'The American Seasons' documented his observations of the natural environments across the United States, which was well-received by readers. more

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Book:A Naturalist's Life of New York
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