Oliver Sacks: "Oaxaca Journal" (National Geographic)

Oliver Sacks: "Oaxaca Journal" (National Geographic)

Neurologist Oliver Sacks is best known for his books describing unusual medical cases he's observed, but his latest book is devoted to one of his hobbies: the study of ferns. He tells us about a trip he took to Oaxaca, Mexico, in search of...

Neurologist Oliver Sacks is best known for his books describing unusual medical cases he's observed, but his latest book is devoted to one of his hobbies: the study of ferns. He tells us about a trip he took to Oaxaca, Mexico, in search of rare fern species.

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Oliver Sacks

a physician and the author of nine previous books, including "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" and "Awakenings."

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