This Earth of Ours (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417905331)

This Earth of Ours is a non-fiction book written by J. Henri Fabre, originally published in French as ""La Terre"" in 1901. The book is a comprehensive study of the earth, covering topics such as geology, meteorology, botany, and zoology. Fabre explores the planet's natural processes, including the formation of mountains, the movement of tides, and the evolution of species. He also examines the impact of human activity on the environment, including deforestation, pollution, and climate change. Throughout the book, Fabre emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of conservation and sustainability. The book is written in a clear and accessible style and is accompanied by illustrations and diagrams to aid understanding. This Earth of Ours is a timeless work of science and natural history that remains relevant today.1923. Talks about Mountains and Rivers, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Geysers and Other Things. J.H. Fabre, as some few people know, is the author of half a score of well-filled volumes in which he has set down the results of fifty years of observations, study and experiment. Under Fabre�������s magic touch the commonplace phenomena of daily life take on new meaning, and the beauty of science lies unlocked to the observer. This book gives a general account of the earth on which we live. It takes the dryness out of geography, and makes volcanoes, glaciers, seas, earthquakes and a thousand other tremendous things as interesting as they are important. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. Henri Fabre
ISBN-10: 1417905336
ISBN-13: 9781417905331
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/04/2005
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d