Notes on the natural history of the Bell Rock by J. M. Campbell

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Author Campbell, J. M.
Author of introduction, etc. Murdoch, James
Title Notes on the natural history of the Bell Rock
Original Publication Edinburgh: David Douglas, 1904.
Credits Carol Brown, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Notes on the Natural History of the Bell Rock" by J. M. Campbell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the natural history and ecological observations made during Campbell's nine-year tenure as an assistant lightkeeper at the Bell Rock Lighthouse. It offers an insightful look into the flora and fauna surrounding the lighthouse, blending personal anecdotes with scientific observations to provide readers with a vivid picture of life on and around this maritime structure. The opening of the book establishes Campbell's motivation for writing these notes, prompted by a friend’s interest in the area. He describes the Bell Rock, its surroundings, and the unique natural phenomena he has witnessed, including migratory birds and local marine life. The narrative conveys a sense of isolation and wonder, detailing his observations about the behavior of marine animals, the seasonal changes on the Rock, and his interactions with various species, such as seals and seabirds. This opening sets the stage for an engaging exploration of the ecological richness of the Bell Rock, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the unique natural environment he observed in this remote location. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history -- Scotland -- Bell Rock
Subject Lighthouses -- Natural history
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EBook-No. 73228
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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