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100 1 _aBeebe, William,
_d1877-1962
245 1 0 _aJungle night
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
490 1 _aAtlantic readings number 3
500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-24
508 _ahekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Jungle Night" by William Beebe is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book forms part of a collection of essays published under the "Atlantic Classics" series and explores the intricacies of jungle life, particularly the vibrancy and eeriness of the tropical jungle during the night. The narrative reflects on the beauty and strangeness of this environment through detailed observations of sounds, sights, and smells. In "Jungle Night," Beebe recounts an expedition into the jungle alongside his Akawai Indian hunter, Nupee. The essay vividly captures the enchanting and surreal qualities of the jungle illuminated by the moonlight, contrasting this with the vibrancy of the daytime jungle. As Beebe navigates through the night, he describes strange sounds such as the calling of frogs and the vivid encounters with various creatures, highlighting their interactions with the environment. The writing encompasses themes of friendship and understanding the natural world in its wild form, as well as a deep appreciation for the mystery of the forest. Beebe's musings reflect a blend of scientific exploration and poetic observation, making the essay a unique glimpse into the natural wonders of the jungle by night. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Atlantic Monthly Press, 1918
653 _aNatural history -- Guyana
653 _aJungles
830 0 _aAtlantic readings number 3
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89092569094
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69633
999 _c110414
_d110414