Life of a Scotch Naturalist: Thomas Edward, Associate of the Linnean Society.
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| Author | Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
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| LoC No. | 04017090 |
| Title |
Life of a Scotch Naturalist: Thomas Edward, Associate of the Linnean Society. Fourth Edition |
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Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Life of a Scotch Naturalist" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account written in the late 19th century." The book chronicles the life of Thomas Edward, a dedicated naturalist and shoemaker from Scotland, who passionately pursued his love of nature despite facing financial hardships and societal limitations. It aims to illustrate Edward's perseverance and contributions to science, revealing the trials he overcame in his quest for knowledge. "The opening of the biography introduces Thomas Edward's early life and background, highlighting his birth on Christmas Day in 1814, and encapsulating his childhood as an incredibly curious and energetic boy." As Edward grew up, he displayed an insatiable desire for exploration and a keen interest in natural history, which often led him into trouble, such as when he was expelled from multiple schools for bringing animals and insects with him. The narrative illustrates his mischievousness, his deep connection to nature, and the formative experiences that would shape his dedication to becoming a naturalist, despite a lack of formal education and financial means. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Edward, Thomas, 1814-1886 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49154 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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