The Earth Moved

On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms

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by Amy Stewart

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Explore the fascinating and often surprising ways earthworms shape our soil, ecosystems, agriculture, and the health of the planet. "You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." —The New York Times

In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution, and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land. Who knew?
In her witty, offbeat style, Stewart shows that much depends on the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his last years to the meticulous study of these creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm's subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists—the unsung heroes of earthworm science—who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. From the legendary giant Australian worm that stretches to ten feet in length to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its way into the heart of Darwin's last book to the energetic red wigglers in Stewart's compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This book is for all of us who appreciate Mother Nature's creatures, no matter how humble.
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Published By Algonquin Books

Format Paperback

Category

Science & Nature

Life Sciences

Essays

Number Of Pages 240

Publication Date 03/11/2005

ISBN 9781565124684

Dimensions 5.45 inches x 8.25 inches

"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible”

—The New York Times

“Engrossing.”—The Christian Science Monitor

“Funny and profound.”—San Jose Mercury News

"Stewart's fascination with her subject is infectious"."—San Francisco Chronicle

“Part humorous, part serious, and 100 percent informative.”—The American Gardener

“Blending her own observations with those of Darwin and his contemporaries, [Stewart] offers a fascinating look at a truly unsung creature.”—Science News

“Delightful . . . Funny and charming and always thought-provoking . . . Stewart could turn anyone into an earthworm lover.”—Albuquerque Journal

“Filled with intriguing details.”—The Raleigh News & Observer

“Extraordinary.”—The Sacremento Bee

“Combine[es] the intellectual curiosity of a scholar with the insights of a hands-in-the-dirt gardener.”—The Providence Journal

“213 pages on earthworms may not be enough.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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