The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide by Augusta Foote Arnold
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"The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide" by Augusta Foote Arnold is a guidebook written in the early 20th century that focuses on the study of marine organisms found along North American beaches, specifically seaweeds and various invertebrates. The book serves as an introduction to the fascinating world of tide-pool life, aimed at amateur collectors and naturalists interested in exploring the diverse ecosystems found between tide marks. The opening of the book establishes its purpose
as an educational resource, emphasizing the intricate and vibrant life that exists along the shore despite its initial appearance as a barren landscape. Arnold discusses the interactions of marine organisms with their environment, detailing how elements like sand and waves shape the ecosystem. She encourages readers to observe and appreciate the often-overlooked organisms that populate these spaces, from the minutiae of the sand grains to the varied life forms hidden beneath the surface, setting the stage for deeper investigations into the beauty and complexity of tide-pool life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arnold, Augusta Foote, 1844-1903 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01031815 |
| Title |
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide A Guide to the Study of the Seaweeds and the Lower Animal Life Found Between Tide-marks |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Marine animals |
| Subject | Marine plants |
| Subject | Seashore biology |
| Subject | Marine algae |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43946 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43946-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 14, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 968 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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