A naturalist in Madagascar by James Sibree
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"A Naturalist in Madagascar" by James Sibree is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work is a compendium of observations and experiences gathered during the author's extensive time spent living among the Malagasy people and studying the island's unique flora and fauna. Sibree’s intent is to present the beauty and interest of Madagascar’s natural history in an engaging and accessible manner. At the start of this work, the
author contextualizes his love for the island of Madagascar, emphasizing that, unlike many traditional travel narratives, his focus lies not on thrilling conquests or hunts, but on the quiet appreciation of its remarkable biodiversity and cultural richness. He invites readers to join him in observing the island's wildlife, including its gentle lemurs and colorful birds, as well as to explore the customs, traditions, and legends of its native people. Through his reflections on arriving in Tamatave and the challenges of traversing Madagascar's terrain, he establishes the groundwork for what promises to be a fascinating exploration of the unique ecosystem and vibrant culture found within this island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sibree, James, 1836-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A naturalist in Madagascar A record of observation, experiences, and impressions made during a period of over fifty years' intimate association with the natives and study of the animal & vegetable life of the island |
| Original Publication | United States: J. B. Lippincott,1915. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, John Campbell 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: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Natural history -- Madagascar |
| Subject | Madagascar |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68708 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68708-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 648 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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