The missing musk : a casebook of mysteries from the natural world
Gilbert, Bob, 1949-2023
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In 1913 al the musk plants in the world stopped smelling. Unable to resist the lure of this mystery, Bob Gilbert turns detective, determined to find the truth in the tale. Mixing history, memoir, science and nature writing, 'The missing musk' takes the reader on a journey of discovery, uncovering the truth behind six mysteries and myths from across the natural world. In search of the musk's long-lost fragrance, he discovers a possibly murderous story. Investigating the true origins of 'star jelly' leads to encounters with unexpected sightings and substances. Faced with the urban myth-like stories of mosquitoes thriving in the London Underground, Bob digs deeper.
Main title:
Author:
Gilbert, Bob, 1949-, author
Imprint:
London : Sceptre, 2023.
Collation:
vii, 310 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781529355970 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
2604298