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LoC No.: 23011027
Title: The Life of the Scorpion
Credits: 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/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Life of the Scorpion" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific work written in the early 20th century. This publication delves into the life and habits of the Languedocian Scorpion, using detailed observations to analyze its behavior, anatomy, and interactions with the environment. Fabre’s writing can be expected to both inform and captivate readers interested in entomology and the natural world. At the start of the text, Fabre introduces the Languedocian Scorpion, describing his first encounter with the creature and emphasizing its solitary and mysterious existence. He notes the scorpion's intimidating physical features and its evasiveness, which makes it difficult to study thoroughly. Fabre shares his initial intention to study centipedes but gradually becomes intrigued by the scorpion, showcasing his enthusiasm for uncovering the secrets of these often-misunderstood creatures. He recounts setting up various captive experiments to observe their habits under controlled conditions, indicating a methodical approach to his naturalist inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915
Translator: Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator: Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
EBook No.: 66744
Published: Nov 15, 2021
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Scorpions
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23011027
Title: The Life of the Scorpion
Credits: 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/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Life of the Scorpion" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific work written in the early 20th century. This publication delves into the life and habits of the Languedocian Scorpion, using detailed observations to analyze its behavior, anatomy, and interactions with the environment. Fabre’s writing can be expected to both inform and captivate readers interested in entomology and the natural world. At the start of the text, Fabre introduces the Languedocian Scorpion, describing his first encounter with the creature and emphasizing its solitary and mysterious existence. He notes the scorpion's intimidating physical features and its evasiveness, which makes it difficult to study thoroughly. Fabre shares his initial intention to study centipedes but gradually becomes intrigued by the scorpion, showcasing his enthusiasm for uncovering the secrets of these often-misunderstood creatures. He recounts setting up various captive experiments to observe their habits under controlled conditions, indicating a methodical approach to his naturalist inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915
Translator: Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator: Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921
EBook No.: 66744
Published: Nov 15, 2021
Downloads: 240
Language: English
Subject: Scorpions
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.