This Earth of Ours (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162788081)

This Earth of Ours by J. Henri Fabre is a classic work of natural history that provides a fascinating look at the world around us. The book is divided into a series of chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the natural world, from the behavior of insects to the formation of mountains. Fabre's writing is both informative and engaging, and he has a gift for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the layperson. Throughout the book, Fabre demonstrates a deep love and respect for the natural world, and his enthusiasm for his subject matter is infectious. This Earth of Ours is a must-read for anyone interested in the wonders of the natural world.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: 1162788089
ISBN-13: 9781162788081
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 346
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d