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The Missing Musk

A Casebook of Mysteries from the Natural World

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The Missing Musk

Yazan: Bob Gilbert
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Detective stories from the natural world, from the author of the Wainwright and Rathbones Folio Prize-longlisted Ghost Trees.

In 1913 all the musk plants in the world stopped smelling. Unable to resist the lure of this mystery, Bob Gilbert turns detective, determined to find the truth in the tale. Mixing history, memoir, science and nature writing, The Missing Musk takes the listener on a journey of discovery, uncovering the truth behind six mysteries and myths from across the natural world.

From the darkest corners of Britain's churchyards to Scotland's Pentland Hills, Bob travels the length of the UK, seeking answers to questions that have intrigued him throughout his life. In search of the musk's long-lost fragrance, he discovers a possibly murderous story. Investigating the true origins of 'star jelly' leads to encounters with unexplained sightihngs and substances. Faced with the urban myth-like stories of mosquitoes thriving in the London Underground, Bob digs deeper.

Motivated by the curious, unexplained phenomena found in wild places and on urban streets, and by what these stories tell us about our relationship with nature, Bob peers into microscopes, delves into horticultural archives and chases a glimpse of the strange 'water bear', finding that, when it comes to mysteries, the joy is found as much in the search as in the answer it leads you to . . .

(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2023 Bob Gilbert Ecosystems & Habitats Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science World Doğa Tarihi Düşündürücü Gizem
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A brilliantly researched investigation into some of nature's most enduring mysteries. Never less than utterly fascinating and intriguing (Neil Ansell, author of THE LAST WILDERNESS)
The Missing Musk is a joyful celebration of intelligent curiosity. Absorbing, fascinating, and a positive invitation to explore the natural world around us (Lev Parikian, author of INTO THE TANGLED BANK)
Impeccably researched and endlessly fascinating, The Missing Musk is a captivating dive into the mysteries of nature (Lee Schofield, author of WILD FELL)
Meticulously researched, thought-provoking and enlightening, The Missing Musk is a perfect mix of whodunnit and wonder for the natural world. A truly unique, fun and inspirational book that dispels common myths without detracting from the wonder of its subject (James Aldred, author of GOSHAWK SUMMER)
The Missing Musk is not really about finding answers, but challenging the systems that govern our thinking . . . we are asked to celebrate the "confusions and contradictions" of nature, acknowledging what we cannot know while valuing all perspectives, from the metaphysical to the biological (Kate Simpson)
Brimful of fascinating observations and beautifully written, this is a wonderfully engaging book
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Loved this fascinating deep dive in to some of nature’s most bizarre and interesting forms

Fascinating

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Here are six diverse mysteries in UK natural history. Each fascinating on its own terms. I was enthralled but left looking for a unifying theme beyond the beauty of curiosity.

A fascinating casebook

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a fantastic combination of natural history and storytelling.... something for everyone. Truly mindblowing facts mixed with best working hypotheses of some of the best puzzles nature has thrown at us. A journey through mult-layered sociology and ecology. Recommended to any with an inquisitive mind.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Bob Gilbert. He has picked some really interesting cases to investigate and does so with real passion. I have learnt a lot. It's also great that he has read the book himself. This isn't always the case when authors read their own books, but Gilbert's reading shows his passion for nature and for story telling. I would highly recommend.

Fascinating book

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