Crossroads of the Natural World

“This book is fun, powerful, and important. It is both a loving tribute to North Carolina and a challenge to preserve our natural heritage.” — Chuck Roe, Southeast Director, Land Trust Alliance

“Tom Earnhardt is the perfect companion for this richly textured exploration of North Carolina’s natural world. Brilliant, eminently clear, and wise, he takes readers on a journey back to when elephants roamed the state and provides an intimate look at today’s diverse flora and fauna — and the challenges they face. I loved the trip!” — Nick Lyons, author of Spring Creek

“Tom Earnhardt is one of North Carolina’s keenest observers of the natural world, and is an accomplished and fascinating storyteller as well. Crossroads of the Natural World belongs on the bookshelf of every serious student of the Old North State.”—ack Betts, retired associate editor of the Charlotte Observer

“Tom Earnhardt worries, rightly, that we live in a world of too much information and too little inspiration. Step out into the natural world of North Carolina with this most congenial mentor and you’ll receive just the right dose of each. And some wisdom and humor to boot.” — Chris Canfield, Vice President, National Audubon Society

“Crossroads of the Natural World belongs in the home of every North Carolinian who cares about our state. It’s beautiful enough to be a coffee-table book, but it’s also a book that deserves to be read and reread for both pleasure and edification.” — Our State

“A valuable look at different perspectives on the state’s natural resources and how we should take care of them.” — Southern Pines Pilot

“[A] beautiful new book.” — DG Martin, Durham Herald-Sun

“Earnhardt is a cheerleader for natural biodiversity in North Carolina’s environment.” — Durham Herald Sun