Het Boschvolkje by William J. Long
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 |
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| Translator | Stoffel, Cilia, 1887-1976 |
| Illustrator | Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Title | Het Boschvolkje |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Translations of selected chapters from Ways of Wood Folk, #18193. |
| Contents | Inleiding -- Merganser -- Een wilde Eend -- Het nest van een Oriole -- De Bouwmeesters -- Kraaiengewoonten -- Een stukje natuur -- Het lokken van Elanden -- Ch’geegee-lokh-sis -- Iemand met aanpassingsvermogen -- Een Kerstlied -- De Indiaansche namen. |
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| Summary | "Het Boschvolkje" by William J. Long is a nature writing book translated from English in the early 20th century. This work explores various aspects of wildlife, particularly focusing on the habits and characteristics of birds and other woodland creatures. Long's observations aim to share insights from personal experiences in nature, encouraging readers to take a closer look at the wildlife around them. At the start of "Het Boschvolkje," the author reflects on the unique habits and distinctions among animals, asserting that even among common species like crows, individual characteristics abound. He shares personal anecdotes about his observations of birds, such as the Merganser and the Wild Duck, detailing their behaviors and family dynamics during seasonal changes. Through these narratives, he invites the reader into the tranquility of nature, promoting the idea that by carefully studying our surroundings, we can discover a deeper understanding and appreciation for the wild creatures that inhabit our world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61129 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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