THE AUTHOR
Gerald A. Rosenthal, a retired Professor of Biological Sciences and Toxicology, earned his doctoral degree in Botany from Duke University. Dr. Rosenthal spent his career engaged in distinguished research and teaching in Botany and Plant as well as Insect Biochemistry; topics on which he has authored several highly regarded technical treatises and numerous research articles in scientific journals.
The author has traveled the world for nearly four decades observing and photographing its major plant communities. A resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, he has lived in, hiked, and studied the Sonoran Desert for more than 11 years. This work reflects his insightful observations and keen understanding of this special and unique ecosystem.
ANONYMOUS E-MAILER
MOST OF ALL **THANK YOU** FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND TROUBLE AND EFFORTS TO MAKE SUCH A SUPERLATIVE GUIDE AVAILABLE TO SONORAN DESERT ENTHUSIASTS! NO OTHER BOOK THAT I LOOKED AT CAME CLOSE TO YOURS IN COMPLETENESS, LEVEL OF DETAIL, HOLDING ONE’S INTEREST, BEAUTY, AND ORGANIZATION (BOTH IN THE CATEGORIES OF THE PLANTS THEMSELVES AND YOUR METHOD OF PRESENTATION).
AMAZON.COM REVIEWER:
A brilliant description of the Sonoran Desert *****
Finally, someone who lives in the Sonoran desert has written & photographed a simple, intelligent description of this wonderful part of the world.
