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100 1 _aBeebe, William,
_d1877-1962
245 1 0 _aEdge of the Jungle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-06-24
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Edge of the Jungle" by William Beebe is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work is an exploration of the natural world, primarily focusing on the author's experiences and observations in the jungles of British Guiana. As an ornithologist and naturalist, Beebe shares his intimate connection with the flora and fauna of the jungle, inviting readers to appreciate the biodiversity and complexity of this unique ecosystem. The opening of the book introduces Beebe as he reflects on his move to Kartabo, a tropical research station where he sets up his laboratory. He paints a vivid picture of his surroundings, describing both the beauty and the sounds of the jungle. The narrative transitions to his observations of the unique behaviors of various animals and the interconnectedness of the ecosystem, including ants, birds, and other creatures that inhabit the jungle. He captures the essence of his new home, combining scientific curiosity with a deep appreciation for the natural world, setting the stage for a further exploration of life on the edge of the jungle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- Guyana
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25888
999 _c66889
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