Peattie, Donald Culross, << PEET ee, DON uhld kuhl RAWS >> (1898-1964), an American author and botanist, became well known for his popular books of natural history. He wrote with a lyrical beauty about nature.
Peattie’s works include Singing in the Wilderness (1935), Green Laurels (1936), and Journey into America (1943). The Road of a Naturalist (1941) is his autobiography. He also wrote scientific works and books for children. He was born in Chicago on June 21, 1898. He attended the University of Chicago and Harvard University. He died on Nov. 16, 1964.
