Snow Crystals " since his religious beliefs

" since his religious beliefs convinced him that the world was flat

"the worst murderer in Tierra del Fuego"

All the original plates are reproduced in this new single-volume edition in full size and in clear

overlaid with fine flourishes

Snow Crystals " since his religious beliefs"Offers valuable material not only to students of crystallography but also to those of the arts." The New York Times Did you ever try to photograph a snowflake? The procedure is very tricky. The work must be done rapidly in extreme cold, for even body heat can melt a rare specimen that has been painstakingly mounted. The lighting must be just right to reveal all the nuances of design without producing heat. But the results can be rewarding, as the