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Description
The Life of the Spider is a non-fiction book written by French entomologist J. Henri Fabre. The book is a detailed study of the behavior and habits of spiders, and is considered a classic in the field of entomology. In the book, Fabre describes his observations of various species of spiders, including their hunting techniques, web-building habits, and reproductive behaviors. He also explores the social lives of spiders, and how they interact with each other in their colonies. Throughout the book, Fabre uses vivid descriptions and anecdotes to bring the world of spiders to life. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the spiders and their behavior. First published in 1912, The Life of the Spider has been translated into many languages and remains a popular and influential work in the study of arachnids. It is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural world and the complex lives of these fascinating creatures.1913. With a Preface by Maurice Maeterlinck. From the Preface: J.H. Fabre, as some few people know, is the author of half a score of well-filled volumes in which, under the title of Souvenirs Entomologiques, he has set down the results of fifty years of observations, study and experiment on the insects that seem to us the best-known and the most familiar: different species of wasps and wild bees, a few gnats, flies, beetles and caterpillars; in a word, all those vague, unconscious, rudimentary and almost nameless little lives which surround us on every side and which we contemplate with eyes that are amused, but already thinking of other things, when we open our window to welcome the first hours of spring, or when we go into the gardens or the fields to bask in the blue summer days. This volume focuses on the Spider.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.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 404
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781417904280
- Date de parution :
- 05-04-04
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 589 g
