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100 1 _aFabre, Jean-Henri,
_d1823-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Sacred Beetle, and Others
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-15
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Sacred Beetle and Others" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a collection of essays on beetles, particularly focusing on the Sacred Beetle, which is likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the unique behaviors and instincts of various beetle species, exploring their nesting and reproductive habits, as well as their ecological significance. Fabre’s inquiry is steeped in detailed observation and scientific inquiry, revealing not only the complexity of these insects but also the fascinating interplay of nature and instinct. At the start of the work, Fabre introduces the Sacred Beetle and his companions as they embark on a quest to observe this peculiar insect. He describes the beetle's task of rolling dung into spherical balls, which serve as food, and elaborates on the intricate methods it employs to navigate its environment and construct its nest. Through vibrant depictions of their behaviors and interactions, the author invites readers into the rich and often overlooked world of insects, emphasizing both their industriousness and the wonder of their instinctual drives. This opening sets the stage for deeper explorations into entomology and invites readers to appreciate the complexity of life from a small but significant perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeetles
700 1 _aTeixeira de Mattos, Alexander,
_d1865-1921
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66743
999 _c107565
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