Project Gutenberg 2013-07-06 Public domain in the USA. 145 Michelet, Jules 1798 1874 Michelet, J. Giacomelli, Hector 1822 1904 Giacomelli, H. (Hector) Eeden-Van Vloten, M. van 1857 1943 Vloten, Martha van Vloten, M. van Eeden-Van Van Vloten, M. Van Eeden Van Eeden-Van Vloten, M. L'oiseau. Dutch De vogel Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "De Vogel" by Jules Michelet is a lyrical scientific work written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the intricacies of bird life, weaving in themes of nature, love, and motherhood, while also examining the relationship between birds and their natural surroundings. Michelet's poetic prose aims not only to educate but also to evoke a deep appreciation for the beauty of the avian world. The opening of "De Vogel" delves into the symbolism and significance of the egg as a starting point of life, discussing maternal care and the vulnerability of newly-hatched birds. Michelet reflects on the instinctive love mothers display across species, particularly highlighting how birds nurture their chicks with dedication and warmth. He contrasts the nurturing role of avian mothers with that of other animals, painting a rich tapestry of life in nature, where love and care emerge as vital forces in the survival and thriving of species. Ultimately, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of bird life, blending scientific observation with emotional resonance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43105/43105-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Birds QL Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 446116 2025-07-17T10:50:35.727133 text/html 423010 2024-10-23T16:46:42 text/html 21934499 2025-07-17T10:51:46.063276 application/epub+zip 21875227 2025-07-17T10:51:03.433073 application/epub+zip 228951 2025-07-17T10:50:37.410115 application/epub+zip 43683825 2025-07-17T10:52:00.588158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43573526 2025-07-17T10:51:16.476395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297862 2022-09-19T16:42:55.173935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339986 2025-07-17T10:50:33.651144 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 320246 2024-10-23T16:46:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18296 2025-07-17T10:52:00.951174 application/rdf+xml 18424 2025-07-17T10:50:37.531068 image/jpeg 2307 2025-07-17T10:50:37.472105 image/jpeg 21481104 2025-07-17T10:50:36.503139 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 fr.wikipedia nl.wikipedia en.wikipedia