George Forster’s “voyage to the South Atlantic was full of wonders: phosphorescence that set the sea ablaze, dolphins chasing flying fish, sapphire icebergs turning gold and purple as the sun set.” —Jenny Uglow
Wonder & Disillusion | Jenny UglowThe naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.www.nybooks.com