Animate Creation

Animate Creation

J. G. (John George) 1827-1889 Wood

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Ecología, la biosfera
ISBN:
9781172022502
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Animate Creation, originally published as a popular edition of 'Our Living World,' offers a fascinating journey into the natural world as seen through the eyes of J. G. Wood, a celebrated 19th-century naturalist. This Volume IV delves into the intricate lives of animals, their habitats, and their interactions within various ecosystems. Wood’s engaging prose brings the wonders of zoology and ecology to life, making it accessible to both casual readers and serious students of natural history.Explore detailed descriptions and observations of creatures great and small, reflecting the state of scientific knowledge at the end of the 19th century. 'Animate Creation' is more than just a historical document; it’s a timeless exploration of the interconnectedness of life on Earth, appealing to anyone with an interest in understanding and appreciating the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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