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Discussing the book, Natural Acts: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature, with the author, nature writer David Quammen

BROADCAST: Aug. 19, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:23

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Broadcast Date
Aug. 19, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Environment, Ecology

People

Authors, Writers

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Quammen, David, 1948---Interviews Quammen, David, 1948-. Natural acts. Natural history--Miscellanea. Zoology--Miscellanea. Science writers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Quammen, David, 1948-,-- interviewee

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