02208cam a22003253u 4500 52666 UtSlPG 20260610134220.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06019632 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Harper, John Glimpses of Ocean Life; Or, Rock-Pools and the Lessons they Teach Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-28 Produced by Chris Whitehead, K.D. Thornton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Glimpses of Ocean Life; Or, Rock-Pools and the Lessons they Teach" by John Harper is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into marine zoology, focusing on the study of various sea creatures, ecosystems found in rock pools, and their relationship with human understanding of nature. Harper aims to convey the beauty and complexity of marine life, encouraging readers to appreciate the lessons that can be drawn from these natural wonders. At the start of this volume, the author introduces the reader to the joys of studying marine zoology, juxtaposing it against the often-dismissive views of certain academic and general audiences. Harper asserts that even the small and seemingly insignificant organisms like crabs can have profound interest and beauty. He also hints at the broad range of topics to follow, including the invisible world of microscopic life and favorite sea creatures like sea anemones. The opening portion sets a tone of engagement with nature, inviting readers to explore the delicate intricacies of ocean life and the hidden marvels within simple rock pools. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animal behavior Marine animals -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52666 93500 93500