Matthiessen
[math-uh-suh n]
- Peter,1927–2014, U.S. novelist and travel writer.
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Contemporary Examples
Whenever I read Matthiessen the naturalist, I am reminded of a film clip I once saw of him trying to catch a snake in the wild.
Besides being an accomplished naturalist and novelist, Matthiessen was also a dedicated Buddhist.
But at the same time, Matthiessen was always a cat that walked by himself.
But the character of Watson exemplifies the Matthiessen protagonist as well as anything.
I told him I knew Matthiessen well and found that ridiculous.
Historical Examples
The value is nearly 20% less than that given by Matthiessen.
A remarkable base, obtained from morphia by Matthiessen and Wright.