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LoC No.: 16024006
Title:
The Tropical World
Aspects of man and nature in the equatorial regions of the globe.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Tropical World" by Dr. G. Hartwig is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the interactions of humanity and nature in the equatorial regions of the globe, highlighting the remarkable biodiversity and climatic variations found within tropical environments. It delves into the rich tapestry of life in these regions, detailing the plants, animals, and human cultures that thrive in such diverse ecosystems. The opening of "The Tropical World" discusses the intricate climatic patterns within the tropics, focusing on the effects of trade winds, rainfall distribution, and their role in shaping the environment. Hartwig describes how these climatic factors contribute to the lushness of tropical vegetation and the varied life forms that inhabit these areas. He emphasizes the significance of oceanic currents and geographical features that modulate temperatures and weather patterns. By introducing the fundamental concepts of tropical climates and their impacts on both flora and fauna, the text sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the tropical world in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hartwig, G. (Georg), 1813-1880
EBook No.: 61520
Published: Feb 26, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Tropics
Subject: Tropics
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16024006
Title:
The Tropical World
Aspects of man and nature in the equatorial regions of the globe.
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Sharon Joiner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Tropical World" by Dr. G. Hartwig is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the interactions of humanity and nature in the equatorial regions of the globe, highlighting the remarkable biodiversity and climatic variations found within tropical environments. It delves into the rich tapestry of life in these regions, detailing the plants, animals, and human cultures that thrive in such diverse ecosystems. The opening of "The Tropical World" discusses the intricate climatic patterns within the tropics, focusing on the effects of trade winds, rainfall distribution, and their role in shaping the environment. Hartwig describes how these climatic factors contribute to the lushness of tropical vegetation and the varied life forms that inhabit these areas. He emphasizes the significance of oceanic currents and geographical features that modulate temperatures and weather patterns. By introducing the fundamental concepts of tropical climates and their impacts on both flora and fauna, the text sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the tropical world in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hartwig, G. (Georg), 1813-1880
EBook No.: 61520
Published: Feb 26, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Natural history -- Tropics
Subject: Tropics
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.