Fabre's Book Of Insects: Retold From Alexander Teixeira De Mattos' Translation Of Fabre's Souvenirs Entomologiques

by Maud Margaret Key Stawell

Book Overview

Fabre's Book of Insects is a retelling of the classic work Souvenirs Entomologiques by Jean-Henri Fabre, translated by Alexander Teixeira De Mattos and adapted by Mrs. Rodolph Stawell. The book is a collection of fascinating stories and observations about the behavior and habits of various insects, including ants, bees, wasps, and beetles. Fabre's keen observations and lively writing style make the book a delightful read for anyone interested in the natural world. The retelling by Stawell preserves the charm and wit of Fabre's original work while making it accessible to modern readers. The book is illustrated with beautiful black and white drawings by E. J. Detmold, adding to the overall appeal of this classic work. Overall, Fabre's Book of Insects is a must-read for anyone interested in the wonders of the natural world and the fascinating creatures that inhabit it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432581104
• ISBN13: 9781432581107
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"