Clarence Hawkes America's Blind Naturalist and the World He Lived In

Name: Clarence Hawkes America's Blind Naturalist and the World He Lived In
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ISBN: 9781935052210

ISBN-10: 1935052217

ISBN-13: 9781935052210

Edition: 2009

Authors: James A. Freeman

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Once-prominent author of nearly 60 books of poetry and prose, naturalist Clarence Hawkes (1869-1954) survived rural poverty, lost half a leg at age nine and was blinded at thirteen. With unfailing enthusiasm and optimism he transmuted pain into art and became an immensely prolific and popular writer. In this book James A. Freeman explores Hawkes' life and works in fascinating detail, giving us a close look at both his personal trials and accomplishments as well as a thorough study of the context in which his works were written and published. Writing with uncanny accuracy and empathy about people and a natural world he could not see, Clarence Hawkes lived most of his life in western…