Project Gutenberg 2021-11-15 Public domain in the USA. 284 Fabre, Jean-Henri 1823 1915 Fabre, Jean Henri Casimir Fabre, Henri Fabre, J. Henri 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 Sacred Beetle, and Others Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Sacred Beetle and Others" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a collection of essays on beetles, particularly focusing on the Sacred Beetle, which is likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the unique behaviors and instincts of various beetle species, exploring their nesting and reproductive habits, as well as their ecological significance. Fabre’s inquiry is steeped in detailed observation and scientific inquiry, revealing not only the complexity of these insects but also the fascinating interplay of nature and instinct. At the start of the work, Fabre introduces the Sacred Beetle and his companions as they embark on a quest to observe this peculiar insect. He describes the beetle's task of rolling dung into spherical balls, which serve as food, and elaborates on the intricate methods it employs to navigate its environment and construct its nest. Through vibrant depictions of their behaviors and interactions, the author invites readers into the rich and often overlooked world of insects, emphasizing both their industriousness and the wonder of their instinctual drives. This opening sets the stage for deeper explorations into entomology and invites readers to appreciate the complexity of life from a small but significant perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Beetles QL Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: French Literature Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 679598 2025-07-26T10:39:06.361711 text/html 637882 2024-10-18T17:04:57 text/html 540354 2025-07-26T10:39:18.551636 application/epub+zip 539158 2025-07-26T10:39:09.518640 application/epub+zip 389123 2025-07-26T10:39:07.871731 application/epub+zip 823063 2025-07-26T10:39:25.533599 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 758748 2025-07-26T10:39:17.083607 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538535 2022-09-30T03:51:32.593698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549152 2025-07-26T10:39:04.635716 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 529169 2024-10-18T17:04:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18017 2025-07-26T10:39:25.856566 application/rdf+xml 16557 2025-07-26T10:39:08.088670 image/jpeg 2315 2025-07-26T10:39:07.980658 image/jpeg 741123 2025-07-26T10:39:06.419668 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