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Edwin Way Teale was an American naturalist and writer known for his works on nature and wildlife. His books, including "The Lanterns on the Levee," reflect his deep appreciation for the natural world and his observations of wildlife. Teale's writing and naturalist insights have contributed to the field of nature writing and the broader understanding of natural environments.

"The difference between utility and utility plus beauty is the difference between telephone wires and the spider web."



"Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves."



"In nature, there is less death and destruction than death and transmutation."


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