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distinction between wild animal stories and anecdo
tes of observation. If Seton’s
account is to be believed, the story is the anecdotal ev
idence of a naturalist’s
investigation, accompanied by measurements, sketches, and diagrams. Most
interestingly, this effort to bolster his scientific credibility came
before
the start of
the Nature Fakers controversy. Whether he anticipated or had already received
criticisms, or merely hoped
to maintain his new genre’s relationship with
science, Seton’s motivation is unclear. It is significant, however, that the
majority of the Nature Fakers controversy was dedicated to debating who had
the
authority
to speak on behalf of science, rather than who wrote the most
realistic stories.
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