Ways of wood folk by William J. Long
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Title | Ways of wood folk |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Fox-ways -- Merganser -- Queer ways of Br'er Rabbit -- A wild duck -- An oriole's nest -- The builders -- Crow-ways -- One touch of nature -- Moose calling -- Ch'geegee-lokh-sis -- A fellow of expedients -- A temperance lesson for hornets -- Snowy visitors -- A Christmas carol -- Mooween the bear. |
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| Summary | "Ways of Wood Folk" by William J. Long is a collection of essays on animal behavior and nature observation written in the late 19th century. The book provides personal anecdotes and insights into the lives and habits of woodland creatures, emphasizing the uniqueness of each animal’s behavior as observed by the author during his explorations in nature. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage with a preface about his observations of wildlife, detailing the individuality of animals and how they can be understood through careful observation. The opening chapter, "Fox-Ways," introduces readers to the cunning and calculated nature of the fox. Long recounts encounters with the fox, illustrating the creature's dignified demeanor and playful intelligence. Through vivid descriptions, he captures the essence of the fox's behavior during hunts and interactions with its environment, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18193 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 166 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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