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Exploring the interplay between urban life and nature, this collection of personal essays delves into the often-overlooked beauty of the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. Through a seasonal lens, the author reflects on the intricate connections between the environment, history, and personal memory. The essays capture the subtle sounds and sights of the natural world, from cicadas to migratory ducks, revealing a vibrant ecosystem coexisting with suburban life. The narrative emphasizes the wildness that persists amid the chaos of urban development.
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The Suburban Wild, Peter Friederici
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- The Suburban Wild
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Friederici
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9780820321349
- Category
- Nature in general
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- Exploring the interplay between urban life and nature, this collection of personal essays delves into the often-overlooked beauty of the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. Through a seasonal lens, the author reflects on the intricate connections between the environment, history, and personal memory. The essays capture the subtle sounds and sights of the natural world, from cicadas to migratory ducks, revealing a vibrant ecosystem coexisting with suburban life. The narrative emphasizes the wildness that persists amid the chaos of urban development.