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Long, William J. (William Joseph)
1867
1952
Long, William Joseph
Eskola, Mandi
Wood folk at school. Finnish
Metsän koululaiset
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Mitä metsävuohen kilin pitää tietää -- Öinen huuto -- Ismaques kalasääski -- Pienten kalastajien koulu -- Kun karhu tulee vastaan -- Quoskh Tarkkasilmä -- Unk Wunk piikkisika -- Laiskurin kujeet -- Peltokanain iltahuuto -- Umquenawis mahtava -- Torven soidessa -- Intianinkielisten nimien luettelo.
Tapio Riikonen
"Metsän koululaiset" by William J. Long is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. This work incorporates observations and narratives about various creatures living in the forest, focusing particularly on their behaviors and the lessons they learn through experience and parental guidance. The book aims to illustrate the education and survival instincts of wildlife, emphasizing the connection between instinct, learning, and nature. At the start of this collection, the reader is introduced to the author's pioneering observations of wildlife in their natural habitat. The opening chapter describes the author's encounter with newborn mountain goat kids hidden beneath a fallen tree trunk, showcasing their novelty and innocence. As he interacts with them, themes of instinctual behavior and the guidance provided by their mother are highlighted, along with the gentle beauty of nature and the implicit lessons learned by these young animals. Through vivid descriptions, Long paints a portrait of life in the forest, where each creature has its own story shaped by parental instruction and the inherent understanding of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20230721093701long
1919
FI
Reading ease score: 36.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Animal behavior
Animals -- Anecdotes
QL
Text
Category: Short Stories
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
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