The Sea Shore by William S. Furneaux
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"The Sea Shore" by William S. Furneaux is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide for young naturalists and those interested in marine life, particularly focusing on the characteristics, inhabitants, and phenomena of coastal environments. The book aims to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural history of the sea shore, encouraging observation and study of the diverse plant and animal
life found along the coast. The opening of the book presents a thoughtful introduction to the appeal of the sea shore, highlighting both its aesthetic beauty and the fascinating array of life it contains. Furneaux emphasizes the importance of developing an inquisitive mindset toward observing the natural world, describing the various forms of life that thrive in different coastal environments, particularly in rock pools and amongst the tide marks. By outlining the motivations and methods of the sea-side naturalist, the author sets the stage for the practical guidance and detailed descriptions of marine life that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Furneaux, William S. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lillie, R. |
| Title | The Sea Shore |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Seashore biology |
| Subject | Seashore |
| Subject | Marine biology -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42978 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 625 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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