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Title: The Common Objects of the Country

Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Common Objects of the Country" by J. G. Wood is a comprehensive guide to natural history written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an accessible introduction to the various non-scientific descriptions of animals and plants typically found in British countryside, aimed at readers who are curious about their natural surroundings without needing a scientific background. At the start of the book, Wood emphasizes the importance of observing the natural world, explaining that many people pass through life unaware of the beauty and complexity around them. He introduces readers to various creatures, beginning with bats, detailing their habits and ecological significance, and contrasting them with the common misconceptions and superstitions surrounding them. Through engaging anecdotes and detailed descriptions, Wood invites readers to appreciate the value of careful observation and to cultivate a genuine love for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889

Illustrator: Coleman, W. S. (William Stephen), 1829-1904

EBook No.: 54623

Published: Apr 28, 2017

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: Zoology -- Popular works

Subject: Zoology -- England -- Popular works

Subject: Invertebrates -- England -- Popular works

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:54623:2 2017-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Coleman, W. S. (William Stephen) Wood, J. G. (John George) en 1
2024-11-09T23:30:57Z The Common Objects of the Country

This edition has images.

Title: The Common Objects of the Country

Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow 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: "The Common Objects of the Country" by J. G. Wood is a comprehensive guide to natural history written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an accessible introduction to the various non-scientific descriptions of animals and plants typically found in British countryside, aimed at readers who are curious about their natural surroundings without needing a scientific background. At the start of the book, Wood emphasizes the importance of observing the natural world, explaining that many people pass through life unaware of the beauty and complexity around them. He introduces readers to various creatures, beginning with bats, detailing their habits and ecological significance, and contrasting them with the common misconceptions and superstitions surrounding them. Through engaging anecdotes and detailed descriptions, Wood invites readers to appreciate the value of careful observation and to cultivate a genuine love for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889

Illustrator: Coleman, W. S. (William Stephen), 1829-1904

EBook No.: 54623

Published: Apr 28, 2017

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: Zoology -- Popular works

Subject: Zoology -- England -- Popular works

Subject: Invertebrates -- England -- Popular works

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:54623:3 2017-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Coleman, W. S. (William Stephen) Wood, J. G. (John George) en 1