Histoire d'un ruisseau by Elisée Reclus
"Histoire d'un ruisseau" by Élisée Reclus is a philosophical exploration of nature and its elements, written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the lifecycle of a small stream, delving into its origins, transformations, and the relationship it shares with the natural surroundings and humanity. Through vivid imagery and reflective prose, the book illustrates the connection between water and the essence of life itself. The opening of the work introducesthe concept that even a small stream holds an infinity of stories. It beautifully describes the journey of a droplet from its emergence at the source to its eventual mingling with larger bodies of water. The author poetically highlights how various forces of nature, from cosmic elements to human emotions, interact with water, making it a mirror of life, beauty, and purity. As Reclus unfolds his thoughts, he invites readers to contemplate their own experiences with nature, particularly water, urging them to recognize its intrinsic value and the lessons it imparts to humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reclus, Elisée, 1830-1905 |
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| Title | Histoire d'un ruisseau |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | GB: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography |
| Subject | Rivers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61697 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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