02461cam a22003373u 4500 38954 UtSlPG 20260610133906.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton), 1850-1896 Eye Spy: Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2012-02-22 Produced by Bryan Ness, Jana Srna, Matthew Wheaton and 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.) "Eye Spy: Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things" by W. Hamilton Gibson is a naturalist's exploration of the intricacies of nature, written in the late 19th century. This work blends personal reflection, ecological observation, and artistic illustration, focusing on various aspects of the natural world, particularly insects and plants. Gibson’s unique perspective showcases the beauty and complexity of everyday flora and fauna, inviting readers to look closer at the seemingly mundane." "The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Gibson reminisces about his childhood curiosity and passion for nature, highlighting key moments that shaped his life as a naturalist and artist. He introduces readers to his early experiences of discovering the metamorphosis of insects and expresses how these formative moments fueled his lifelong fascination with the natural world. Through the depiction of early encounters with various creatures and observations of their behaviors, the text establishes a foundation for exploring broader natural themes that unfold in subsequent sections, setting the stage for an engaging journey through the wonders of field observation." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history Insects Natural history -- Outdoor books https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38954 79793 79793