The Triumph of Seeds
Posted May 7, 2015 at 5:37 am by Tim Dustrude
Thor Hansen – Contributed photo
An Evening with Local Author Thor Hanson
Many of us may not realize it, but we live in a world dependent upon seeds. Take for instance, your morning cup of coffee or the cotton pajamas you wear while sipping it. In his newly released book, The Triumph of Seeds, local award-winning author and biologist Thor Hanson explores both the natural and cultural history of seeds. Written from the Raccoon Shack, Thor’s hideout at his San Juan Island home, The Triumph of the Seeds transports readers around the world from Central American rainforests to spice trading routes in India.
Hear Thor Hanson speak about his new book at a free event co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Preservation Trust on May 22 at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall beginning at 7 pm. Following the presentation and a Q&A session, refreshments will be available and Thor will be signing books. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the San Juan Preservation Trust’s Campaign to Save Mount Grant, a 141-acre ridge property that will provide a scenic, accessible nature preserve for all.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, author and biologist Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of The John Burroughs Medal. Inspired by the need for more science-based storytelling, Thor has written popular articles for newspapers and magazines ranging from Audubon and BBC Wildlife to The Los Angeles Times. Thor is also the author of The Impenetrable Forest and Feathers, which was nominated for The Samuel Johnson Prize.
Thor has deep island roots and a strong commitment to local land conservation. Though his career has taken him around the globe, the San Juans have always remained firmly at the center of his orbit. Thor now lives on San Juan Island with his wife, Eliza, and their son, Noah. He is a trustee on the board of the San Juan Preservation Trust.
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