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That does sound horribly contradictory, and yet it is true. Richard alan fortey frs frsl born 15 february 1946 in london is a british palaeontologist, natural historian, writer and television presenter, who served as president of the geological society of london for its bicentennial year of 2007. From one of our greatest science writers, this biography of a beechandbluebell wood through diverse moods and changing seasons combines stunning natural history with the ancient history of the. The wood for the trees original essay by richard fortey. With excitement and driving intelligence, richard fortey. As close to a virtual tour as you can get without moving pictures. The wood for the trees audiobook, by richard fortey. The wood for the trees audiobook by richard fortey. It is a book for people who love books, and lifefortey has written a wonderful book.
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