A Year at the Shore by Philip Henry Gosse
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| Author | Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888 |
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| Title | A Year at the Shore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Year at the Shore" by Philip Henry Gosse is a natural history account written in the mid-19th century. The work intricately details the exploration of marine life and coastal environments, capturing the essence of the shoreline through descriptive passages and illustrations. Through the author's keen observations, readers are likely to delve into the life forms and habitats along the shore, gaining insight into the beauty and complexity of nature. The opening of "A Year at the Shore" sets the stage for a detailed examination of the coastal landscape and its inhabitants. Gosse vividly describes heavy waves crashing onto a shingle beach under a tumultuous sky. The narrative transitions into a first-person exploration as he climbs rocky cliffs, observing the powerful interaction of ocean and land. Along the way, he describes various marine creatures, such as the Purple-spotted Top and the Dog-whelk, highlighting their physical characteristics and behaviors. The emphasis on both the beauty of the external landscape and the intricate life within it establishes an engaging tone, inviting readers to appreciate the dynamic world at the shoreline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Marine animals -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49022 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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