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LoC No.: 21000107
Title: The Chief Engineer
Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
Summary: "The Chief Engineer" by Henry Abbott is a nature-themed narrative published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. This book can be classified as a blend of memoir and natural history, depicting the life and tribulations of beavers, particularly focusing on the titular character, a clever beaver known as the Chief Engineer. The likely topic revolves around wildlife observation, highlighting man's relationship with nature and the animal kingdom. In this engaging account, the author recounts his experiences while camping near Cherry Pond, where he encounters the remarkable beaver known as the Chief Engineer. Through vivid descriptions, Abbott narrates the beaver's industrious nature, including building dams and preparing for winter, while also sharing humorous anecdotes about his interactions with the animal. The narrative traces the life cycle of the Chief Engineer, from solitary existence to family life, as well as the impact of human activities on the beaver population. Overall, the book offers a blend of personal reflection and detailed observations, capturing the resilience and ingenuity of beavers in their natural habitat, while also addressing themes of conservation and ecological balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Abbott, Henry, 1850-1943
EBook No.: 34673
Published: Dec 16, 2010
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Beavers
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21000107
Title: The Chief Engineer
Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
Summary: "The Chief Engineer" by Henry Abbott is a nature-themed narrative published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920. This book can be classified as a blend of memoir and natural history, depicting the life and tribulations of beavers, particularly focusing on the titular character, a clever beaver known as the Chief Engineer. The likely topic revolves around wildlife observation, highlighting man's relationship with nature and the animal kingdom. In this engaging account, the author recounts his experiences while camping near Cherry Pond, where he encounters the remarkable beaver known as the Chief Engineer. Through vivid descriptions, Abbott narrates the beaver's industrious nature, including building dams and preparing for winter, while also sharing humorous anecdotes about his interactions with the animal. The narrative traces the life cycle of the Chief Engineer, from solitary existence to family life, as well as the impact of human activities on the beaver population. Overall, the book offers a blend of personal reflection and detailed observations, capturing the resilience and ingenuity of beavers in their natural habitat, while also addressing themes of conservation and ecological balance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Abbott, Henry, 1850-1943
EBook No.: 34673
Published: Dec 16, 2010
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Beavers
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.