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| About the author: The author is a naturalist, artist and student - with a passion and gratitude for place. The privilege of pursuing a degree as a nontraditional student has granted her the opportunity of concentrated study in areas of intense interest to her. This report is the result of a Directed Study at Northeastern University under the tutelage of Professor Ronald Sandler. |