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Title: Notes on Collecting and Preserving Natural-History Objects

Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Geological specimes, by J.E. Taylor -- Bones, by E.F. Elwin -- Birds' eggs, by T. Southwell -- Butterflies and moths, by Dr. Knaggs -- Beetles, by E.C. Rye -- Hymenoptera, by J.B. Bridgman -- Land and freshwater shells, by Prof. R. Tate -- Flowering plants and ferns, by J. Britten -- Grasses &c., by Prof. Buckman -- Mosses, by Dr. Braithwaite -- Fungi, by W.G. Smith -- Lichens, by Rev. J. Crombie -- Seaweeds, by W.H. Grattann.

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Summary: "Notes on Collecting and Preserving Natural-History Objects" by J. E. Taylor et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive handbook for budding naturalists, offering guidance on the collection and preservation of various natural history specimens, including geological specimens, bones, birds' eggs, butterflies, and more. The opening of the work begins with a preface that outlines the intention behind compiling essays from various contributors to 'Science-Gossip.' The authors seek to impart practical knowledge to young naturalists, emphasizing that mere collection is insufficient for a true understanding of natural history. The initial chapter focuses on geological specimens, discussing the value of hands-on collecting and the excitement that comes from personally discovering fossils and other geological items. It highlights the importance of practical knowledge over mere nomenclature and encourages readers to appreciate the relationships and narratives behind each specimen. The authors advocate for an engaged and curious approach to the natural world rather than a passive collecting mentality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Braithwaite, Robert, 1824-1917

Contributor: Bridgman, John B.

Contributor: Britten, James, 1846-1924

Contributor: Buckman, James, 1816-1884

Contributor: Crombie, James M. (James Morrison), 1833-1906

Contributor: Elwin, Edward Fenton

Contributor: Grattann, W. H.

Contributor: Knaggs, H. Guard (Henry Guard), 1832-1908

Contributor: Rye, E. C. (Edward Caldwell), 1832-1885

Contributor: Smith, Worthington George, 1835-1917

Contributor: Southwell, Thomas, 1831-1901

Contributor: Tate, Ralph, 1840-1901

Editor: Taylor, J. E. (John Ellor), 1837-1895

EBook No.: 45084

Published: Mar 9, 2014

Downloads: 128

Language: English

Subject: Zoological specimens -- Collection and preservation

Subject: Botanical specimens -- Collection and preservation

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Notes on Collecting and Preserving Natural-History Objects

Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Geological specimes, by J.E. Taylor -- Bones, by E.F. Elwin -- Birds' eggs, by T. Southwell -- Butterflies and moths, by Dr. Knaggs -- Beetles, by E.C. Rye -- Hymenoptera, by J.B. Bridgman -- Land and freshwater shells, by Prof. R. Tate -- Flowering plants and ferns, by J. Britten -- Grasses &c., by Prof. Buckman -- Mosses, by Dr. Braithwaite -- Fungi, by W.G. Smith -- Lichens, by Rev. J. Crombie -- Seaweeds, by W.H. Grattann.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Notes on Collecting and Preserving Natural-History Objects" by J. E. Taylor et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive handbook for budding naturalists, offering guidance on the collection and preservation of various natural history specimens, including geological specimens, bones, birds' eggs, butterflies, and more. The opening of the work begins with a preface that outlines the intention behind compiling essays from various contributors to 'Science-Gossip.' The authors seek to impart practical knowledge to young naturalists, emphasizing that mere collection is insufficient for a true understanding of natural history. The initial chapter focuses on geological specimens, discussing the value of hands-on collecting and the excitement that comes from personally discovering fossils and other geological items. It highlights the importance of practical knowledge over mere nomenclature and encourages readers to appreciate the relationships and narratives behind each specimen. The authors advocate for an engaged and curious approach to the natural world rather than a passive collecting mentality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contributor: Braithwaite, Robert, 1824-1917

Contributor: Bridgman, John B.

Contributor: Britten, James, 1846-1924

Contributor: Buckman, James, 1816-1884

Contributor: Crombie, James M. (James Morrison), 1833-1906

Contributor: Elwin, Edward Fenton

Contributor: Grattann, W. H.

Contributor: Knaggs, H. Guard (Henry Guard), 1832-1908

Contributor: Rye, E. C. (Edward Caldwell), 1832-1885

Contributor: Smith, Worthington George, 1835-1917

Contributor: Southwell, Thomas, 1831-1901

Contributor: Tate, Ralph, 1840-1901

Editor: Taylor, J. E. (John Ellor), 1837-1895

EBook No.: 45084

Published: Mar 9, 2014

Downloads: 128

Language: English

Subject: Zoological specimens -- Collection and preservation

Subject: Botanical specimens -- Collection and preservation

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.