Oaxaca Journal (Vintage)
Recommended by Francine Mckenna, and 1 others. See all reviewsSince childhood, Oliver Sacks has been fascinated by ferns: an ancient class of plants able to survive and adapt in many climates. Along with a delightful group of fellow fern aficionados—mathematicians, poets, artists, and assorted botanists and birders—he embarks on an exploration of Southern Mexico, a region that is also rich in human history and culture. He muses on the origins of chocolate and mescal, pre-Columbian culture and hallucinogens, the vibrant sights and sounds of the marketplace, and the peculiar passions of botanists. What other species would comb ancient Zapotec ruins on... more
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Francine Mckenna @JasonDewees @moorehn Beautiful photos in your book. Ferns are not palms but you may enjoy this book. I listened to it in one of my last drives from DC to Chicago for the Oaxaca angle. https://t.co/9CIPfU4ahE (Source)
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