Book of monsters : Portraits and biographies of a few of the inhabitants of…
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"Book of Monsters" by David and Marian Fairchild is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fascinating world of insects and spiders, presenting them as both adversaries and allies in the human struggle for survival. The book seeks to reveal the complexity and significance of these creatures in our ecosystem. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the reader to the theme of coexistence
between humans and the myriad of small creatures often deemed "monsters," emphasizing their essential roles in both destruction and support in our lives. The opening sections detail the spider world, highlighting the unique traits of these eight-legged beings as well as their ecological functions, such as pest control. The Fairchilds aim to shift the reader's perception, illustrating how understanding these creatures can foster a deeper appreciation for the natural balance in our environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fairchild, David, 1869-1954 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fairchild, Marian, 1880-1962 |
| LoC No. | 14016725 |
| Title | Book of monsters : Portraits and biographies of a few of the inhabitants of woodland and meadow |
| Contents | The spider world -- The insect world -- The world of myriapods and a single land crustacean. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Spiders |
| Subject | Insects |
| Subject | Myriapoda |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40035 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40035-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 926 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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