. . . Furman, an experienced naturalist and writer, …

. . . Furman, an experienced naturalist and writer, provides a fresh look at the often sensationalized but frequently misunderstood timber rattlesnake . . . . Aside from the literature, Furman relies heavily on his own observations andthose of a wide variety of experts, both professional and amateur, to give a lively account of this species . . . Recommended.