An enchanting exploration of the hidden world of mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer, bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass. Blending botanical science, Indigenous knowledge and personal reflection, Gathering Moss reveals what these ancient, resilient plants can teach us about nature and our place within it.
Discover the extraordinary world beneath your feet in Gathering Moss, the award-winning nature book by Robin Wall Kimmerer, bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass.
Blending botanical science, personal reflection and Indigenous ways of knowing, Kimmerer reveals the fascinating lives of mosses—some of the planet’s oldest and most overlooked plants. Through a beautiful collection of connected essays, she explores how moss grows, survives and supports countless other living things, while considering what these quiet, resilient plants can teach us about our own relationship with nature.
This is not a traditional moss identification guide. Instead, it is an engaging and deeply thoughtful natural history of moss, written with the knowledge of a bryologist and the warmth of a gifted storyteller.
An inspiring read for moss lovers, gardeners, terrarium enthusiasts, botanists and anyone captivated by forests, ecology and the natural world. It also makes a thoughtful gift for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass and beautifully written nature books.
Why you’ll love it
- Written by acclaimed botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Combines moss science, nature writing and personal storytelling
- Explores Indigenous knowledge and our connection with the living world
- Winner of the John Burroughs Medal for natural history writing
- A beautiful gift for gardeners, moss enthusiasts and nature lovers
- Ideal for readers of Braiding Sweetgrass
Book details
- Full title: Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
- Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Penguin
- Publication date: 1 July 2021
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780141997629
- Dimensions: Approximately 19.6 × 12.7 cm
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