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Author Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952
Illustrator Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929
Translator Stoffel, Cilia, 1887-1976
Title Kijkjes in het dierenleven : Schetsen uit het leven der dieren in de wildernis, hun natuurlijke aanleg en wat zij leeren moeten
Original Publication Rotterdam: W. L. & J. Brusse Uitgevers-Maatschappij, 1921.
Note Translated selections from: School of the woods (1902), published in modified form as Wood folk at school (1903), #22101.
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Als de Patrijzen verzamelen -- Ontmoetingen met een Beer -- Quoskh de Alziende -- Unk Wunk het Stekelvarken -- Hoe een Luilak zich vermaakte -- Umquenawis de Machtige -- Als de Roeper lokt -- De Indiaansche Namen.
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Summary "Kijkjes in het dierenleven: Schetsen uit het leven der dieren" is a nature writing work translated by Cilia Stoffel from the English author William J. Long, likely written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the lives of various animals in their natural habitats, exploring their behaviors, instincts, and interactions within the wilderness. With rich descriptions and anecdotes, it aims to provide readers with an understanding of the complexities of animal life. The opening of the book presents an evocative narrative of a September afternoon spent fishing by a lake. The narrator describes the scene in detail, highlighting the various fish and their behaviors, while also observing a number of wild birds, particularly partridges, in the area. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist experiences the interplay of patience and strategy required in both fishing and observing wildlife. The encounter with the partridges, their calls, and movements reveals significant insights into their social behavior and instincts, while also contrasting with the more solitary pursuits of fishing. This blend of personal experience and nature observation sets the tone for an exploration of wildlife throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Animal behavior
Subject Animals -- Anecdotes
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EBook-No. 73669
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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