Synopses & Reviews
Very few writers have explored the natural world with the distinctive flair and insight of Edward Hoagland. Now, in Tigers & Ice, he provides what might be his most compelling work yet.Edward Hoagland was legally blind for three years until surgery miraculously changed his life. In this powerful essay collection, he serves up a literary banquet celebrating his renewed vision. With the penetrating and entrancing prose that has marked his career as one of the most celebrated essayists, he guides us along the full spectrum of a fascinating life - from the painful stuttering of prep-school days to a vagabond existence as a tiger cage boy in the circus, from enthralling travels in Antarctica to settling into the luscious surroundings of his home in Vermont. Indeed, Tigers & Ice serves full notice of this one-of-a-kind writer at his most evocative, powerful best, exploring his own life and the natural world with trademark honesty and grace. (51/2 X 81/4, 228 pages)
Synopsis
The renowned essayist, who was legally blind for three years until surgery changed his life, celebrates his renewed vision in this powerful essay collection. In penetrating and enchanting prose, Hoagland relates his fascinating life, from his vagabond days as a tiger-cage boy in the circus to his travels in Antarctica, and comments on the natural world.
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"The best essayist working in our perishable republic."--Edward Abbey