New biography of Roger Tory Peterson

I'm writing to let you know about my new biography, Birdwatcher: the Life of Roger Tory Peterson (Lyons Press, 2008).

As you may know, Peterson played a central role in the expansion of birding not only in the US, but also Europe and East Africa. My book details these things, and demonstrates the breadth of his involvement and leadership in nature education and many of the most celebrated conservation causes of the 20th century. From his early 20s onward, Peterson was teaching about all aspects of nature, sometimes informally, sometimes formally, through his writings, lectures, books and work with various conservation organizations.

Also, the reader learns about Peterson the Man: what motivated him, personal and professional challenges he faced, and his personal impact on many of today's top birders and conservationists.

I ended up talking to well over 100 people from around the world to put together this portrait of a complex and driven man. Birders, natural history buffs, and conservationists alike will enjoy the book.

For more information, please visit: www dot petersonbird dot com

(When I tried posting the actual URL it apparently didn't work, so the above is the best I can do.)

P.S. I'm an avid birder myself, and look forward to everyone's posts!

Thanks.

This message was edited Oct 10, 2008 8:46 AM

I noticed you just joined today, but are not a subscriber...

Yes, I did just join. Do I need to be a subscriber?

I was just curious I guess...no you don't have to subscribe. Do jump in any of our Bird watching threads!

Thanks! I've just started doing that....
:D

Thanks for telling us this. I have his Western Birds book and really use it often. Also, welcome!

Thanks, ducbucin! This seems like a really friendly place!

Thanks, I have Mr. Peterson's Birds of Eastern North America. It was my first real field guide and it has helped my ID'ing skills greatly.
Good luck with your new book.
This is a friendly forum

Your link says the domain is currently offline.

I don't know why the link doesn't work. Maybe it has something to do with the mechanics of posting it on this Forum.

Just go to www dot petersonbird dot com.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

http://www.petersonbird.com/

Here it is.

Thanks! I wonder what I did wrong the first time?

Thanks' for the link, Pelle. It looks' like you have some great reviews of your book. Best of luck with it.

This message was edited Oct 10, 2008 10:40 AM

Thanks, Gardenpom. I think this one may only succeed with word of mouth as my publisher has done very little for it. But that's probably what most authors experience with their publishers. :p

Sounds like an intersting book, avianwonder. You've gotten some great reviews. I feel like I'm in the same room with royalty or something! ;))

If I'm "royalty," I'm that third cousin twice removed who lives on the wrong side of the railroad tracks. :p

LOL!!

It looks like a wonderful book and we welcome you to the Bird Watching Forum!!