The life of Jean Henri Fabre, the entomologist, 1823-1910 by Augustin Fabre
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| Author | Fabre, Augustin, -1951 |
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| Translator | Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953 |
| Title | The life of Jean Henri Fabre, the entomologist, 1823-1910 |
| Original Publication | New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1921. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "The Life of Jean Henri Fabre, the Entomologist, 1823-1910" by Augustin Fabre is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and significant contributions of the renowned entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre, highlighting his unique observations of insects. The narrative not only recounts Fabre's scientific endeavors but also immerses readers in the natural beauty that shaped his formative years and passion for entomology. At the start of this volume, we learn about the impending jubilee celebration honoring Fabre and the reverence he garners both from naturalists and the general populace. Augustin Fabre recalls his own childhood inspirations drawn from the illustrious entomologist, leading him to compile a biography enriched with personal anecdotes and observations. The initial chapters sketch Fabre’s early life in Aveyron, detailing his humble beginnings at his grandparents’ farm, and showcase his initial awakenings of curiosity toward the natural world around him, encompassing fleeting moments of discovery with insects and the joy found in observing them. This sets a reflective tone, bridging the gap between Fabre's humble origins and his eventual elevation as a master of entomology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915 |
| Subject | Entomologists -- France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72936 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 206 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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