| Author |
Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Brehm, Horst, 1863-1917 |
| Translator |
Haan, R. E. de (Romke Everts), 1833-1899 |
| Uniform Title |
Vom Nordpol zum aequator. Dutch
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| Title |
Van de Noordpool naar den Aequator: Blikken in het groote rijk der schepping
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| Original Publication |
Netherlands: S. & W. N. van Nooten,1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
De Vogelbergen van Lapland -- De Toendra en hare Dierenwereld -- De Aziatische Steppe en hare Dierenwereld -- Woud, Wild en Jacht in Siberië -- De Steppe en Dierenwereld van Centraal-Afrika -- Het Oerwoud en de Dierenwereld van Afrika’s Binnenland -- De Verhuizingen der Zoogdieren -- De Liefde en het Huwelijk der Vogels -- De Apen -- Karavanen en Woestijnreizen -- Het Land en de Bevolking tusschen de Stroomversnellingen van den Nijl -- Een Reis in Siberië -- De Heidensche Ostjaken -- De Nomaden en Kudden der Steppe -- Het Volks- en Familieleven der Kirgiezen -- De Kolonisten en Bannelingen van Siberië -- Onderzoekingstochten op den Donau -- Wetenschappelijke Naamlijst.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
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| Summary |
"Van de Noordpool naar den Aequator: Blikken in het groote rijk der schepping" by Dr. A. E. Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the wonders of nature, exploring various regions of the Earth, particularly focusing on wildlife and the ecosystems from the Arctic to the Equator, emphasizing the beauty and complexity of life forms. At the start of the text, a preface introduces Dr. Brehm as a celebrated naturalist whose engaging lectures captivated audiences in Germany, recounting his explorations and observations of diverse animal life across different habitats. The narrative begins with a myth describing Scandinavia's creation, gracefully setting the tone for Brehm's descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife observed during his journeys. It paints a vivid picture of places like the fjords of Norway and the coastal waters filled with birds, inviting readers to visualize these natural wonders through rich, illustrative language and contemplative reflections on the relationship between humanity and the environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Natural history
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| Subject |
Africa -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Animal behavior
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| Subject |
Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Birds -- Lapland
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| Subject |
Tundras
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| Subject |
Ethnology -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia
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| Subject |
Birds -- Danube River
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67023 |
| Release Date |
Dec 27, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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