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Excerpt from Out of Doors: A Selection of Original Articles on Practical Natural History The present volume is composed of a selection of original articles on practical Natural History, which have been contributed from time to time to various periodicals, and are republished by the kind permission of the proprietors. From London Society are taken 'A January Day at Regent's Park', 'The Children of the New Forest, ' 'Turkey and Oysters, ' and 'Our River Harvests.' 'The Home of a Naturalist' is from the Cornhill Magazine, and 'A Summer Walk through an English Lane' and 'The Repose of Nature' are from the St. James's Magazine. Five essays were written in the Dark Blue, namely, 'A Sand Quarry in Winter, ' 'Under the Bark, ' 'Mrs. Coate's Bath, ' 'A Blackberry Bush in Autumn, ' and 'De Monstris.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Wood Ant,' the Green Crab,' 'medusa and her Locks,' and My Toads' were contributed to Once a Week; and the two concluding essays, Life in the Ocean. Wave and Our Last Hippopotamus,' appeared in the Daily Telegraph.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330374010
- ISBN 13 9781330374016
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages398
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the wonders of nature, as experienced by a keen observer who takes us on a journey through the changing seasons of the English countryside. The author invites us to share their fascination with the delicate balance of life in a small sand quarry, where, despite the harshness of winter, a surprising array of creatures still thrive. Drawing on the rich tradition of natural history writing, the author weaves together detailed observations of plant and animal life, with insightful reflections on the broader ecological and historical context of the quarry. The text beautifully captures the subtle shifts in the landscape as winter descends, from the vibrant reds and browns of autumn leaves to the stark beauty of bare branches against a grey sky. We are given a glimpse into the world of insects, birds, and mammals as they adapt to the changing environment, their behavior revealing intricate strategies for survival and the interconnectedness of life. Through the author's keen eyes, we gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between humans and nature, and the profound impact that even seemingly small changes in the landscape can have on the delicate balance of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330374016_0
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