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Illustration courtesy Nicky Staunton This sketch of a great homed owl, “Bubo Virginianus”, can be found in John Trott’s book, “The Virginia Naturalist.”
as “gentle” and easy to follow. She pointed to the book as something that will be a favorite for people of every age, and said it is both educational and entertaining.
For Rappahannock readers looking for something out of the ordinary, Gibbons said there are funny anecdotes and explanations on animals and plants. There is also a recipe for bird pudding for readers looking to supplement their neighborhood birds’ diets.
There are 500 copies of the book available for distribution by members of the VNPS or Middleburg Garden Club, Gibbons said.
The foreword by Thomas Lovejoy, former assistant director of the Smithsonian Institution and a past neighbor of Trott’s, and concluding reflections from close friend Michael Kieffer, president of the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, will be touching for those who knew John Trott’s work, as well as new readers, said Gibbons.
She said the collection of essays reflects well on the late naturalist, and hopes that with the publishing of the book a new group of people will be able to enjoy his work.
E-mail the reporter: hhuie@timespapers. com
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