| Author |
Garnett, Thomas, 1799-1878 |
| LoC No. |
15023285
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| Title |
Essays in Natural History and Agriculture
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by R. L. Garnett
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| Summary |
"Essays in Natural History and Agriculture" by Thomas Garnett is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the observations and facts regarding natural history and agriculture, with an initial emphasis on the salmon, its behavior, and the challenges surrounding its spawning and preservation. At the start of the book, the author provides detailed observations about the life cycle of salmon, including their migration patterns, spawning habits, and the discrepancies in traditional beliefs about their reproductive processes. Garnett highlights various species of the salmon genus and discusses the need for legal changes to protect their populations, emphasizing the impact of fishing practices on their numbers. He introduces evidence, both anecdotal and collected from various sources, to argue for the conservation of salmon and the necessity for revised laws to ensure their sustainable breeding and protection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Agriculture
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| Subject |
Zoology
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| Subject |
Salmon
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18298 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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