Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children by W. Houghton
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"Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children" by W. Houghton is a nature and educational text written in the late 19th century. The book captures the delightful exploration of the countryside through the eyes of the author, who alongside his children observes and describes various elements of nature, focusing on the flora and fauna they encounter. This work aims to inspire curiosity in young people and encourages them to observe the
natural world around them closely. The opening of the text sets a vibrant scene on a bright April day, inviting the author's children to abandon their lessons for a holiday filled with exploration. As they wander, they encounter various birds, including sand-martins and peewits, and the father explains their characteristics and behaviors. The narrative combines interesting anecdotes about the animals and plants with conversations between the father and his children, facilitating a blend of learning and enjoyment that emphasizes the importance of observing nature and understanding the ecosystem. Through discussions about swallows, water-voles, and marsh-marigolds, the author reflects on the intricacies of the natural world while painting a vivid picture of their countryside adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Houghton, W. (William), 1828-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Nature study -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23941 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23941-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 695 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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