Eye Spy: Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things by W. Hamilton Gibson
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"Eye Spy: Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things" by W. Hamilton Gibson is a naturalist's exploration of the intricacies of nature, written in the late 19th century. This work blends personal reflection, ecological observation, and artistic illustration, focusing on various aspects of the natural world, particularly insects and plants. Gibson’s unique perspective showcases the beauty and complexity of everyday flora and fauna, inviting readers to look closer at the seemingly
mundane." "The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Gibson reminisces about his childhood curiosity and passion for nature, highlighting key moments that shaped his life as a naturalist and artist. He introduces readers to his early experiences of discovering the metamorphosis of insects and expresses how these formative moments fueled his lifelong fascination with the natural world. Through the depiction of early encounters with various creatures and observations of their behaviors, the text establishes a foundation for exploring broader natural themes that unfold in subsequent sections, setting the stage for an engaging journey through the wonders of field observation." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton), 1850-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | Eye Spy: Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Jana Srna, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Subject | Insects |
| Subject | Natural history -- Outdoor books |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38954 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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