Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 1
QR code
"Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 1" by H. B. Guppy is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the geological and physical characteristics of Vanua Levu, one of the Fijian islands, offering a detailed examination based on the author's own explorations and studies. It delves into topics such as plant distribution and geological formations, providing insights into the
natural history of the Pacific region. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Guppy's travels in the Pacific, where he methodically studied the geological structures of Hawaii and Fiji. He describes his motivations for exploring the islands, emphasizing his engagement with both the landscape and the local communities, which enriched his research experience. The narrative hints at the challenges faced while documenting the physical features of Vanua Levu and reveals Guppy's appreciation for his hosts, the Fijian people, whose warmth and hospitality complemented his scientific pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Guppy, H. B. (Henry Brougham), 1854-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 1 Vanua Levu, Fiji |
| Note | v. 1. Vanua Levu, Fiji, a description of its leading physical and geological characters. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Phytogeography |
| Subject | Seeds -- Dispersal |
| Subject | Igneous rocks |
| Subject | Igneous rocks -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu |
| Subject | Geology -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu |
| Subject | Plants -- Pacific Ocean |
| Subject | Geology -- Fiji |
| Subject | Vanua Levu (Fiji) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Natural history -- Fiji |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49572 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 634 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!