| Author |
Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946 |
| Title |
The Mentor: American Naturalists, Vol. 7, Num. 9, Serial No. 181, June 15, 1919
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Katie Hernandez and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Mentor: American Naturalists, Vol. 7, Num. 9, Serial No. 181, June 15, 1919," by Ernest Ingersoll is an educational publication focused on the contributions and lives of prominent American naturalists. Written in the early 20th century, this work serves as a detailed exploration of influential figures in natural history, shedding light on their accomplishments and philosophical insights regarding nature. The book primarily discusses the intersection of art, science, and the natural world through the lens of these important individuals. The content of the book provides biographical sketches of notable naturalists such as John James Audubon, J. Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, John Burroughs, and Ernest Thompson Seton. Ingersoll emphasizes how these naturalists not only documented wildlife but also profoundly interpreted their experiences within the natural world, contributing to the understanding and appreciation of American wildlife. Through each profile, readers gain insight into the personal challenges and triumphs these figures faced while pursuing their passions for nature, art, and science, making this work both informative and inspiring for those interested in natural history and its literary representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Naturalists -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Natural history -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46482 |
| Release Date |
Aug 2, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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