02471cam a22003133u 4500 32800 UtSlPG 20260610133740.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888 The romance of natural history, second series Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-13 The extinct -- The marvellous -- Mermaids -- The self-immured -- Hybernation of swallows -- The crested and wattled snake -- The doubtful -- Fascination -- Serpent-charming -- Beauty -- Parasites -- Appendix. Produced by Barbara Tozier, Odessa Paige Turner, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Romance of Natural History, Second Series" by Philip Henry Gosse is a scientific publication likely written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the fascinating relationship between natural history and human perception, focusing on the themes of extinction and the marvels of the natural world, with an emphasis on the ancient and extinct species that once roamed the Earth. Through a blend of scientific inquiry and narrative, Gosse illustrates the dynamic and evolving history of life on our planet. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the poignant subject of species extinction, comparing the death of individual animals to the broader tragedy of entire species vanishing from existence. Gosse discusses various extinct creatures, highlighting their unique characteristics and the implications of their demise for biodiversity and the environment. He also describes ancient habitats and contrasting climates that have changed over time, setting up an exploration of the relationships between man, animals, and the geological processes that have shaped life on Earth. This opening sets a thoughtful and inquisitive tone, inviting readers to ponder the fragility of life and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32800 73646 73646