Von Wundern und Tieren: Neue naturwissenschaftliche Plaudereien by Wilhelm Bölsche
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"Von Wundern und Tieren: Neue naturwissenschaftliche Plaudereien" by Wilhelm Bölsche is a collection of nature-themed essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various phenomena in the natural world, focusing on the intriguing lives of animals and their unique characteristics. With a scholarly yet engaging approach, Bölsche invites readers to appreciate the marvels of nature through vivid descriptions and insightful observations. The opening of the work sets the stage with
a reflection on the human experience and our relationship with nature, particularly amidst the backdrop of the First World War. The author pays homage to Alexander von Humboldt, highlighting the solace found in nature during tumultuous times. Following this preamble, the first chapter begins with an exploration of termites and their complex social structures, drawing fascinating parallels between their underground architecture and the darker aspects of human behavior and society. The narrative is laced with a contemplative tone that underscores the theme of wonder in nature's creations, suggesting that even in chaos, nature offers profound beauty and mystery to those who seek to understand it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bölsche, Wilhelm, 1861-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Von Wundern und Tieren: Neue naturwissenschaftliche Plaudereien |
| Contents | Eine Räubergeschichte aus dem Termitenbau -- Amadinens illuminierte Kinderstube -- Die Vorfahren des Schmetterlings -- Der Kampf um den Maulwurf -- Das unheimliche Gila-Tier -- Die drei Augen der Blindschleiche -- Neues von den Wundern des Olm -- Die unsterbliche Amöbe -- Goldene Tiere -- Liberia und das seltenste Tier auf der Briefmarke -- Der Waldrapp, ein verschollenes deutsches Tier -- Der Gespensterzug der Lemminge -- Die Entdeckung von Landwirbeltieren ohne Lunge -- Der Vliesigel, das seltsamste Tier Neuguineas -- Tendaguru und der Rekord der Saurier -- Der Schatz von Halberstadt -- Sirenen -- Die Entdeckung des Riesenklippdachses -- Die Mammutschnitzer von Predmost -- Die Furcht vor dem Menschen -- Wie das Tier der fleischfressenden Pflanze ein Schnippchen schlug -- Tiere als Schützen -- Unterseeische Schiffsangriffe durch Tiere -- Aus der Flottenkunst der Tiere -- Das älteste Festungstor -- Eine Liebesgeschichte zwischen Unterseeboot und Aeroplan. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Subject | Zoology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55559-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 454 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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