Jungle Days - William Beebe - Bog

Jungle Days is a captivating book written by William Beebe, an American naturalist and explorer. The book is a collection of his experiences and adventures during his expeditions to the jungle. It is a fascinating and insightful account of the flora and fauna of the jungle, as well as the people and cultures that live there. Beebe describes his encounters with various animals, including snakes, birds, and monkeys, and shares his observations on their behavior and habitats. He also delves into the challenges of jungle life, such as the extreme heat and humidity, and the dangers posed by the wildlife. The book is a vivid portrayal of the beauty and complexity of the jungle, and a testament to Beebe's passion for exploration and discovery. Overall, Jungle Days is a must-read for anyone interested in nature and adventure, and a timeless classic in the genre of nature writing.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.