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100 1 _aFabre, Jean-Henri,
_d1823-1915
245 1 0 _aInsect life: Souvenirs of a naturalist
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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 2022-05-27
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/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Insect Life: Souvenirs of a Naturalist" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating behaviors and instincts of insects, particularly focusing on the Hymenoptera, through the keen observations of the author, a renowned naturalist. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of these creatures' lives and habitats, shedding light on their intricate interactions and survival techniques in nature. The opening of the book introduces readers to Fabre's admiration for the beauty and complexity of insect life, particularly as he recounts a springtime excursion with young students to observe nature's awakening. The narrative paints a vivid picture of their exploration, from seeking out the sacred scarab beetles to observing the sticklebacks in the water. Fabre details the industriousness of dung beetles—how they meticulously roll and shape dung balls, which serves as both food and a nurturing environment for their offspring. Through meticulous description, he emphasizes the remarkable tools and instincts these insects possess, setting the stage for further observations and insights throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1913
653 _aInsects -- Biology
700 1 _aMerrifield, F.
700 1 _aParker, M. Prendergast
700 1 _aRoberts, Margaret,
_d1833-1919
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/insectlifesouven00fabr/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68186
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