Sunlit sea-cliffs, resinous pines, sudden snow-lines: the Riviera is not just a backdrop, but a living archive. Step into the Riviera wild. In Riviera Nature Notes, George Edward Comerford Casey gathers vivid natural history essays that read like a companion on the path, attentive to birds, insects, shorelife, and the wild garden of the Maritime Alps. Part mediterranean field guide, part classic nature writing, this Second Edition brings together riviera flora and fauna with the keen eye of a traveller-naturalist, balancing botany and zoology without losing the pleasure of discovery. Whether you are planning French Riviera travel, keeping a nature study reference by the window, or packing a hikers wildlife handbook for the next ascent, these pages invite slower looking and sharper seeing. First published in the age of Victorian nature literature, Casey's observations capture a moment when science, walking, and wonder still spoke the same language. The region's maritime alps ecology comes into focus through alpine plants and animals, coastal habitats, and the seasonal rhythms that link sea and summit, supported by an illustrated flora fauna guide sensibility that rewards browsing as much as study. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike: ideal for casual naturalists, armchair travellers, and classic-literature enthusiasts seeking a distinctive, well-loved corner of European natural history. A bright, observant classic for bookcases, backpacks, and every seaside holiday alike.