03562cam a22004693u 4500 68142 UtSlPG 20260610134556.0 m cr n 260607r20221896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01005266 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884 Vom Nordpol zum aequator. English From North Pole to Equator: Studies of Wild Life and Scenes in Many Lands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-21 Introductory essay by the editor -- The bird-bergs of Lapland -- The tundra and its animal life -- The Asiatic steppes and their fauna -- The forests and sport of Siberia -- The steppes of inner Africa -- The primeval forests of Central Africa -- Migrations of mammals -- Love and courtship among birds -- Apes and monkeys -- Desert journeys -- Nubia and the Nile rapids -- A journey in Siberia -- The heathen Ostiaks -- Nomad herdsmen and herds of the steppes -- Family and social life among the Kirghiz -- Colonists and exiles in Siberia -- An ornithologist on the Danube. Alan & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "From North Pole to Equator: Studies of Wild Life and Scenes in Many Lands" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a collection of observations and narratives drawn from the author’s extensive travels and lectures, celebrating the diversity of wildlife and the beauty of natural landscapes encountered across different regions. The book highlights the connection between humans and nature, emphasizing the experiences of various animal species. The opening of the book features a preface explaining Brehm’s intention to share his father's popular lectures. It begins with an ancient Scandinavian legend about the creation of the land, setting the stage for a vivid exploration of the Nordic landscape, particularly focusing on its fjords, mountains, and islands. Brehm's descriptive prose immerses the reader in the unique characteristics of Scandinavian geography, detailing the flow of rivers, the appearance of the rugged terrain, and the marine life that flourishes there. This introduction promises a deeply engaging and informative journey through the natural world, encouraging a greater appreciation for the intricate relationships that define our environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Blackie & Son, Limited, 1896 Natural history Africa -- Description and travel Animal behavior Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel Birds -- Lapland Tundras Ethnology -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia Birds -- Danube River Brehm, Horst, 1863-1917 Thomson, J. Arthur (John Arthur), 1861-1933 Thomson, Margaret R. https://archive.org/details/fromnorthpoletoe00brehiala/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68142 108962 108962