Tales from the Ant World [Hardcover]

Edward O. Wilson recalls his lifetime with ants, from his first boyhood encounters in the woods of Alabama to perilous journeys into the Brazilian rainforest. The world-renowned ant expert cleans out his desk, whichno surprisecontains many gems.... Pulitzer Prizewinning author and naturalist Wilsons writing on broader scientific subjects have won him awards and no lack of controversy. Now 90, largely retired from fieldwork and scholarship but an indefatigable writer, he has assembled scraps of autobiography and anecdotes on his favorite insect.... the content and quality of the writing is consistently top-notch. [Wilson] delivers an illuminating work filled with insights into his specialty subject: ants. . . . Wilsons passion for his subject, for the scientific method, and for the natural world comes through clearly in this enjoyable survey. Readers seeking an accessible natural history on an often-misunderstood insect will appreciate Wilsons modest, conversational tone in this brief look at his lifetime of appreciating natures small wonders. US