Metsän koululaiset by William J. Long
"Metsän koululaiset" by William J. Long is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. This work incorporates observations and narratives about various creatures living in the forest, focusing particularly on their behaviors and the lessons they learn through experience and parental guidance. The book aims to illustrate the education and survival instincts of wildlife, emphasizing the connection between instinct, learning, and nature. At the start of this collection,
the reader is introduced to the author's pioneering observations of wildlife in their natural habitat. The opening chapter describes the author's encounter with newborn mountain goat kids hidden beneath a fallen tree trunk, showcasing their novelty and innocence. As he interacts with them, themes of instinctual behavior and the guidance provided by their mother are highlighted, along with the gentle beauty of nature and the implicit lessons learned by these young animals. Through vivid descriptions, Long paints a portrait of life in the forest, where each creature has its own story shaped by parental instruction and the inherent understanding of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 |
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| Translator | Eskola, Mandi |
| Uniform Title | Wood folk at school. Finnish |
| Title | Metsän koululaiset |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 36.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Mitä metsävuohen kilin pitää tietää -- Öinen huuto -- Ismaques kalasääski -- Pienten kalastajien koulu -- Kun karhu tulee vastaan -- Quoskh Tarkkasilmä -- Unk Wunk piikkisika -- Laiskurin kujeet -- Peltokanain iltahuuto -- Umquenawis mahtava -- Torven soidessa -- Intianinkielisten nimien luettelo. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Subject | Animals -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75662 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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