02525cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624500710016326400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050503130045150800450076452010860080953400450189565300200194065300280196065300310198865300300201965300420204985600430209199900170213434006UtSlPG20260610133757.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18007394  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aDarwin, Francis, Sir,d1848-192510aRustic Sounds, and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-09-270 aRustic sounds -- Francis Galton -- The movements of plants -- A lane in the Cotswalds -- Jane Austen -- The education of a man of science -- The pipe and tabor -- Stephen Hales -- Nullius in verba -- Sir George Darwin -- War music -- The teaching of science -- Picturesque experiments -- Dogs and dog lovers.  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History" by Sir Francis Darwin is a collection of literary and natural history essays written in the early 20th century. The book primarily explores the nostalgic connection between sounds of nature and personal memories, often reflecting on childhood experiences. Darwin delves into various aspects of literature and the natural world, combining personal reminiscences with broader observations.  The opening of the book presents an intimate exploration of sound and memory, as Darwin emphasizes the power of auditory experiences to evoke vivid recollections from his past. He shares evocative descriptions of seasonal changes marked by specific sounds, such as the crackling ice of winter or the calls of owls at night. These early reflections set a tone that intertwines personal nostalgia with the beauty of nature, preparing readers for a journey through both the rustic landscapes of Darwin's youth and the naturalistic themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history  aAusten, Jane, 1775-1817  aGalton, Francis, 1822-1911  aHales, Stephen, 1677-1761  aDarwin, George Howard, Sir, 1845-191240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34006  c74852d74852