Jungle Days - William Beebe - Bog

Jungle Days is a book written by William Beebe, a renowned American naturalist, explorer, and writer. The book is a collection of his personal experiences and adventures in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Guyana, during the early 20th century. Beebe's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he vividly captures the beauty and mystery of the jungle, as well as the challenges and dangers of exploring such a remote and unfamiliar environment. He describes his encounters with a wide variety of animals, from tiny insects to massive anacondas and jaguars, and provides insights into their behavior and ecology.In addition to his observations of the natural world, Beebe also shares his interactions with the local indigenous people and his reflections on the impact of human activity on the rainforest. He advocates for conservation and highlights the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems.Overall, Jungle Days is a captivating and informative book that offers readers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the South American rainforest, as seen through the eyes of a skilled and passionate naturalist.1923. With seven illustrations. William Beebe was one of this century's leading pioneers into the oceanic world. The Brooklyn, New York, native possessed an unrelenting curiosity about the natural world around, and beneath, him. Through his dozens of books describing his various expeditions, Beebe brought the average citizen in closer touch with the natural world. Beebe turned his focus away from pheasants to the tropical jungle and became director of the Zoological Park's new Department of Tropical Research. Contents: A Chain of Jungle Life; My Jungle Table; A Midnight Beach Combing; Falling Leaves; The Jungle Sluggard; Mangrove Mystery; The Life of Death; Old-Time People; and The Bird of the Wine-Colored Egg. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.