Other Books of Interest

THESE BOOKS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM WTB:

THE SINGING GROVES
by Walt Franklin

Lost in springtime reverie, Franklin reminisces about harvesting wild leeks from a nearby brook while contemplating the damage done there by a careless neighbor. His descriptions of the flora and fauna living around his country home underscore the importance of a close and conscientious relationship with nature. (Timberline Press, 1997) 20 pages, 4"x6" pocketbook, letterpress printed and handbound, $3.00

In this short piece straddling the line between essay and narrative, McLaughlin contemplates life and death in the wild while bushwhacking and fishing in Vermont´s Lye Brook Wilderness with his dog, Jesse. An encounter with a dying kingfisher puts everything in perspective. Black & white line drawing by Joan Hyme. Letterpress printed and handbound by Clarence Wolfshohl. (Timberline Press, 2000) 12 pages, 3" x 5" pocketbook, $3.00

Here´s a celebration of nature´s most pervasive spring wildflower -- an essay rivaling Beasley´s short discourse on dragonflies. McLaughlin touches upon the endless varieties of this flower while infusing its natural history with mythology and personal encounter. #3 in the Cedar Tick Natural History Chapbook Series. (Timberline Press, 1995) 18 pages, 4"x6" pocketbook, letterpress printed and handbound, $3.00

FOREST UNDER MY FINGERNAILS
Reflections and Encounters on Vermont´s Long Trail
by Walt McLaughlin

Originally published as a WTB title, this book is now available through Heron Dance. To order, go to www.herondance.org. Natural history and philosophical speculation, as well as a brief history of the Long Trail, are woven into this narrative about long-distance hiking in early summer. In addition to the flora and fauna, a few of the colorful characters encountered along the way are also described. The result is a story that evokes the wonder and beauty of the forest while providing an inside look at life on the trail. (Heron Dance, 2005) 191 pages, paperback, $16.00

New release. To order a copy, go to www.timberlinepress.com. This collection of poems, both old and new, celebrates the natural world in all its wonder and beauty without ignoring the darker side of things. The full range of emotion is visited here, as the author interacts with the wild -- in deep solitude or with others. An uncommon worldview emerges as a consequence. Letterset and handbound by Clarence Wolflshohl. An illustration by Joan Hyme. (Timberline Press, 2006) 31 pages, paperback, $10.00

Wood Thrush Books Walt McLaughlin, Publisher 85 Aldis Street St. Albans, VT 05478 802-524-6606 walt@woodthrushbooks.com

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