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A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies : Stories
A Few Short Notes on Tropical Butterflies Stories
Author: John Murray
In this remarkably assured and satisfying debut collection, John Murray seamlessly meshes fact with fiction, taking his inspiration from the worlds of science, medicine, and nature. The stories are set in intriguing locations across the globe -- a cholera tent in the slums of Bombay, a United Nations refugee camp in the mountains of Africa, a Ke...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780060509286
ISBN-10: 0060509287
Publication Date: 3/1/2003
Pages: 288
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3.8 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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There are certain commonalities in these stories - the main characters are nearly always doctors, many stories take place in India or Africa and several involve humanitarian work with Medecins Sans Frontieres or similar organizations. Yet the feel of the stories is quite varied - they are at times sad, eerie, nostalgic, sweet, touching.
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