Description
In this collection of seven richly reported essays, John McPhee uncovers the hidden drama in subjects ranging from Nevada cattle rustling to the geological investigation of a notorious murder and the journey of Plymouth Rock. With his characteristic curiosity and eye for telling detail, he follows experts, investigators, and ordinary participants whose specialized knowledge opens onto larger questions about history, landscape, science, and human ingenuity. The essays transform seemingly narrow topics into vivid explorations of the American character and the unexpected stories embedded in the world around us.
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paperback
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Published Jan 1, 1998
224 pages
ISBN: 9780374525453
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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