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The subject is love, and in her latest book, poet and naturalist. Apr 29, 20 a natural history of love goes on to explore such intoxicatingly fascinating subjects as why love evolved, how culture and customs shape its expressions, what makes erotic and nonerotic love different, and much more. Timber press is devoted to sharing the wonders of the natural world by publishing books from experts in gardening, horticulture, and natural history. The rest of a natural history of the senses is just as fascinating a read, diving deeper into the mysteries and miracles of smell and our other sensory faculties.
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