Natural History

In Natural History, acclaimed National Book Award-winning author Andrea Barrett presents a masterful collection of six interconnected stories that explore the lives of a family of scientists, teachers, and innovators. Set in a small community in central New York from the Civil War to the present day, the narratives feature beloved characters as they navigate personal choices and relationships. With themes centered around women's evolving roles in family, work, and love, Barrett's elegant prose captures the intertwining of science and the natural world, culminating in a poignant exploration of life’s intersections.