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100 1 _aDarwin, Francis, Sir,
_d1848-1925
245 1 0 _aRustic Sounds, and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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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500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-27
505 0 _aRustic sounds -- Francis Galton -- The movements of plants -- A lane in the Cotswalds -- Jane Austen -- The education of a man of science -- The pipe and tabor -- Stephen Hales -- Nullius in verba -- Sir George Darwin -- War music -- The teaching of science -- Picturesque experiments -- Dogs and dog lovers.
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History" by Sir Francis Darwin is a collection of literary and natural history essays written in the early 20th century. The book primarily explores the nostalgic connection between sounds of nature and personal memories, often reflecting on childhood experiences. Darwin delves into various aspects of literature and the natural world, combining personal reminiscences with broader observations. The opening of the book presents an intimate exploration of sound and memory, as Darwin emphasizes the power of auditory experiences to evoke vivid recollections from his past. He shares evocative descriptions of seasonal changes marked by specific sounds, such as the crackling ice of winter or the calls of owls at night. These early reflections set a tone that intertwines personal nostalgia with the beauty of nature, preparing readers for a journey through both the rustic landscapes of Darwin's youth and the naturalistic themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history
653 _aAusten, Jane, 1775-1817
653 _aGalton, Francis, 1822-1911
653 _aHales, Stephen, 1677-1761
653 _aDarwin, George Howard, Sir, 1845-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34006
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