02562cam a22003613u 4500 67000 UtSlPG 20260610134539.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22000459 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915 Fabre's Book of Insects Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabre%27s_Book_of_Insects Release date is 2021-12-22 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/American Libraries.) "Fabre's Book of Insects" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an exploration of the lives and behaviors of various insects, drawing the reader into the intricate and often surprising world of entomology through detailed observations and anecdotes. The book combines science with storytelling, making it accessible and engaging for both enthusiasts and lay readers alike. The opening of the book introduces readers to Fabre’s personal journey and passion for nature, highlighting his deep connection with the natural world since childhood. He recounts memories of discovering bird’s nests and mushrooms, establishing his credentials as a naturalist who learned through keen observation rather than formal training. Fabre describes his ideal workshop—a piece of land filled with wildflowers and insects—where he intends to study the behavior of these creatures. He expresses both amazement and affection for insects like the goatherd, the cicada, and the wasp, setting the tone for a work that promises a blend of scientific knowledge, personal reflection, and a rich understanding of the insect world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Insects -- Behavior Stawell, Rodolph, Mrs., 1865-1949 Detmold, Edward Julius, 1883-1957 Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67000 107822 107822