The author chronicles his experiences traveling the globe to study meteorites, discussing what he learned about such topics as their natural history, spiritual significance in a number of indigenous cultures, and affect on humanity.
Presents information on the last days of six vanished species of birds including the Passenger Pigeon, the Carolina Parakeet, Ivory-billed Woodpecker, the Heath Hen, Great Auk, and the Labrador Duck.
The author chronicles his experiences traveling the globe to study meteorites, discussing what he learned about such topics as their natural history, spiritual significance in a number of indigenous cultures, and affect on humanity.
