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The Life of the Fly is a book written by French entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre. Originally published in 1879, the book is a detailed account of the life cycle and behavior of various species of flies. Fabre's observations and experiments provide insight into the fascinating world of these insects, from their courtship rituals and mating habits to their feeding patterns and development from egg to adult. The book is written in a conversational style, making it accessible to both scientists and general readers interested in the natural world. The Life of the Fly is a classic work of natural history, offering a unique perspective on the often-overlooked world of these small, but important creatures.1925. The essential genius of this eminent French scientist, Fabre, lies in his ability to humanize a great phase of Nature that has long been a sealed book to the layman. The insect world, to all but the scientist, has always seemed unimportant, uninteresting and hitherto hidden in a maze of technical expressions and technical thought. But with the advent of Fabre another sun has risen to light up this little-known branch of human knowledge and human interest. 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162638409
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 476
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 630 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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The Life of the Fly is a book written by French entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre. Originally published in 1879, the book is a detailed account of the life cycle and behavior of various species of flies. Fabre's observations and experiments provide insight into the fascinating world of these insects, from their courtship rituals and mating habits to their feeding patterns and development from egg to adult. The book is written in a conversational style, making it accessible to both scientists and general readers interested in the natural world. The Life of the Fly is a classic work of natural history, offering a unique perspective on the often-overlooked world of these small, but important creatures.1925. The essential genius of this eminent French scientist, Fabre, lies in his ability to humanize a great phase of Nature that has long been a sealed book to the layman. The insect world, to all but the scientist, has always seemed unimportant, uninteresting and hitherto hidden in a maze of technical expressions and technical thought. But with the advent of Fabre another sun has risen to light up this little-known branch of human knowledge and human interest. 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.

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