{"product_id":"oaxaca-journal-oliver-sacks-9780307947444","title":"Oaxaca Journal","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom \"the poet laureate of medicine\" and national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAwakenings \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a fascinating investigation of Southern Mexico that explores the origins of chocolate and mescal, pre-Columbian culture and hallucinogens, and the peculiar passions of botanists. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Light and fast-moving. . . . Among the botanical and anthropological observations, one catches glimpses of Sacks's inner life: his preoccupation with dualities, his nearly Victorian sense of modesty, his fascination with the world around him.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince childhood, Oliver Sacks was fascinated by ferns: an ancient class of plants able to survive and adapt in many climates. Along with a delightful group of fellow fern aficionados--mathematicians, poets, artists, and assorted botanists and birders--he embarked on an exploration of Southern Mexico, a region that is also rich in human history and culture. Combining Sacks's enthusiasm for natural history and the richness of humanity with his sharp and observant eye for detail, \u003ci\u003eOaxaca Journal\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare treat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Oliver Sacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0307947440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307947444\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/06\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.14w x 0.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/17\/2012 pg. 28","brand":"Oliver Sacks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051018187007,"sku":"9780307947444","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8b5b6fca-9277-485f-88d8-1b5f2ff01fdf.jpg?v=1685010603","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/oaxaca-journal-oliver-sacks-9780307947444","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}