Le Tour du Monde; Voyage d'un naturaliste. by Various
"Le Tour du Monde; Voyage d'un naturaliste" by Various is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work compiles various articles from a journal focusing on travel and exploration, highlighting the naturalist observations and experiences of Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands, emphasizing the unique flora and fauna found there. The book aims to captivate readers interested in natural history, exploration, and the intricacies of ecological diversity. The opening ofthe text introduces the subject of the Galapagos archipelago as explored by Darwin, who participated in the scientific mission aboard the HMS Beagle. He describes the volcanic nature of the islands, the peculiarities of their vegetation, and the myriad unique species, particularly focusing on the reptiles and birds. Notable observations include the distinctive giant tortoises and various birds that showcase adaptive traits exclusive to the islands. Darwin's keen eye for detail and exploration provides insights into the natural world, making the opening portion both educational and enticing for readers intrigued by science and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 |
| Title | Le Tour du Monde; Voyage d'un naturaliste. Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2. sem. 1860 |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) atgallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Travelers -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26415 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 244 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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