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Title: Jungle Peace
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Jungle Peace" by William Beebe is a vivid exploration of the natural world presented as a mix of memoir and scientific writing, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative captures Beebe's reflections on the jungles of Guiana, melding precise observations with a poetic appreciation for nature's beauty. This work highlights his desire to escape the chaos of modern life, seeking solace and understanding in the tranquility and wildness of the jungle environment. The opening of "Jungle Peace" introduces readers to Beebe's longing for peace as he contrasts the horrors of aerial warfare with the serene life of the jungle. He discusses the mental exhaustion from war, implying a need to retreat into nature for rejuvenation and solace. Beebe describes his experiences flying over the city and the jungle, emphasizing the striking differences between his chaotic urban environment and the calmness he hopes to find in the wilderness. As he embarks on his journey to British Guiana, readers sense his excitement for discovery and his scientific curiosity about the flora and fauna, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the beauty and complexity of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beebe, William, 1877-1962
Author of introduction, etc.: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 37614
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Guyana
Subject: Guyana -- Description and travel
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Jungle Peace
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven desJardins, Eric Skeet and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Jungle Peace" by William Beebe is a vivid exploration of the natural world presented as a mix of memoir and scientific writing, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative captures Beebe's reflections on the jungles of Guiana, melding precise observations with a poetic appreciation for nature's beauty. This work highlights his desire to escape the chaos of modern life, seeking solace and understanding in the tranquility and wildness of the jungle environment. The opening of "Jungle Peace" introduces readers to Beebe's longing for peace as he contrasts the horrors of aerial warfare with the serene life of the jungle. He discusses the mental exhaustion from war, implying a need to retreat into nature for rejuvenation and solace. Beebe describes his experiences flying over the city and the jungle, emphasizing the striking differences between his chaotic urban environment and the calmness he hopes to find in the wilderness. As he embarks on his journey to British Guiana, readers sense his excitement for discovery and his scientific curiosity about the flora and fauna, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the beauty and complexity of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beebe, William, 1877-1962
Author of introduction, etc.: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 37614
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Downloads: 217
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Guyana
Subject: Guyana -- Description and travel
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.