Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 559 Fabre, Jean-Henri 1823 1915 Fabre, Jean Henri Casimir Fabre, Henri Fabre, J. Henri Miall, Bernard 1876 1953 Miall, A. Bernard Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander 1865 1921 Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira Mattos, Alexander Teixera de Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate behaviors and instincts of various insects, aiming to provide an insightful look into their lives and activities in a natural setting. Through detailed observations, it unveils the remarkable capabilities and societal roles of insects, inviting readers to appreciate these small creatures in a new light. The opening of the text showcases Fabre's longing for a dedicated nature laboratory, which he has obtained—a "harmas," a small piece of land teeming with insects. He reflects on his past struggles, expressing hope that he can now devote himself to studying the behaviors of the insects that inhabit his new environment. The rich tapestry of life around him, including various wasps and bees utilizing the poor soil, becomes the focus of his observations. He emphasizes his relationship with these insects, striving to convey their complexities while pushing back against the sterile conventions of formal scientific writing. Fabre's engaging prose sets the tone for a work that blends rigorous observation with a passionate love of nature, promising a captivating journey into the world of entomology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Instinct Insects QL Text Animals-Wild-Insects Biology Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 549826 2025-10-02T08:34:34.657303 text/html 541517 2021-01-08T23:40:54 text/html 300984 2025-10-02T08:34:43.373256 application/epub+zip 309390 2025-10-02T08:34:38.007299 application/epub+zip 279991 2025-10-02T08:34:36.813269 application/epub+zip 616420 2025-10-02T08:34:47.321221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601913 2025-10-02T08:34:42.501240 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 461732 2022-09-02T11:37:14.426315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528054 2025-10-02T08:34:34.020328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527763 2021-01-08T23:40:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 527754 2021-01-08T23:40:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22719 2025-10-02T08:34:47.460229 application/rdf+xml 24310 2025-10-02T08:34:37.315273 image/jpeg 4626 2025-10-02T08:34:37.062274 image/jpeg 203981 2021-01-08T23:40:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 206575 2021-01-08T23:40:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 203944 2021-01-08T23:40:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 297835 2025-10-02T08:34:34.700304 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia