In Naturalist, the author traces the trajectory of his life, detailing how his youthful fascination with nature blossomed into a lifelong calling. With sensitivity and insight, Wilson recalls the shy boy who found solace in the hidden life of swamps and woods, collecting ants and snakes, butterflies and Spanish moss. He recounts with drama and wit the adventures of his days as a student at the University of Alabama and his four decades at Harvard University, ...