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100 1 _aHolden, Edward S.
_q(Edward Singleton),
_d1846-1914
245 1 0 _aYoung Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20) :
_bWonders of Earth, Sea and Sky
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-23
508 _aJuliet Sutherland, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Young Folks' Library, Volume XI" by Edward S. Holden is a scientific anthology likely written in the early 20th century. It presents a collection of informative essays and selections about natural wonders and phenomena relating to the earth, sea, sky, and the mysteries contained within them. The volume aims to engage and educate young readers on subjects like geology, evolution, and the marvels of nature, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the editorial vision behind the anthology and sets the stage for a series of essays addressing the various components of our natural world. It highlights the importance of understanding nature and scientific phenomena through inquiry and observation. The introductory essay explores the 'Marvels of Nature' and emphasizes how early humans transitioned from awe of nature's mysteries to a scientific approach, gradually unveiling the truths of their environment. Rather than providing definitive answers, the initial sections invite readers to appreciate the ongoing journey of scientific discovery, effectively bridging the past and present while hinting at the limitations of human knowledge in fully explaining the complexities of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15884
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