| Author |
Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915 |
| Translator |
Bicknell, Florence Constable, 1858-1941 |
| LoC No. |
21015957
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| Title |
Animal Life in Field and Garden
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Animal Life in Field and Garden" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the interactions between various animal species and their roles in agricultural ecosystems, emphasizing their contributions as allies in the fight against harmful pests. The opening of the work introduces Uncle Paul, who proposes to engage his nephews in educational discussions about the animals that assist farmers by controlling pests. He plans to describe these creatures, not as enemies but as friends, highlighting their importance. Through this dialogue, the reader is invited to learn about the ecological balance and the beneficial roles of various animals, beginning with a focus on teeth and their correlation with diet, which serves as a framework for understanding animal behaviors and interactions. This thoughtful introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of animal life and its significance to human agriculture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66755 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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