Birds and All Nature, Vol. 6, No. 3, October 1899 Illustrated by Color Photography

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Birds and All Nature, Vol. 6, No. 3, October 1899 Illustrated by Color Photography

by Various Authors

EN·~2 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

This eBook cover was created by the transcriber from elements within the issue and is placed in the public domain.

0:07
2

BIRDS AND ALL NATURE.

0:06
3

FORESTS.

12:21
4

THE BRAVE OLD OAK.

1:36
5

"CHEEPER," A SPARROW BABY.

5:33
6

THE HERMIT THRUSH.

1:17
7

THE GRAND CAÑON OF THE COLORADO.

9:56
8

OPTIMUS.

1:01
9

HOW THE EARTH WAS FORMED.

12:07
10

RETURNING HOME.

2:30

Description

In this evocative listening experience, the author guides you through the timeless reverence humans have held for forests, recalling how ancient peoples once imagined spirits dwelling among the trees. The narration paints vivid pictures of towering redwoods, dimly lit Amazon canopies, and the mixed woodlands of the Atlantic and Middle States, highlighting their sheer diversity and grandeur. By contrasting past expanses with today’s fragmented patches, it invites reflection on how we balance the need to use forest resources with the imperative to protect them.

The second half deepens the journey, explaining how each tree lives through a complex network of roots that both anchor and nourish. Listeners learn how young root tips seek moisture, how water carries vital nutrients, and how leaves capture carbonic acid gas from the air to create food. This compelling blend of poetic description and clear scientific insight makes the natural world feel both awe‑inspiring and intimately understandable.

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Full title

Birds and All Nature, Vol. 6, No. 3, October 1899 Illustrated by Color Photography Illustrated by Color Photography

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (116K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Christian Boissonnas, The Internet Archive for some images and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-01-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

A shared credit like this usually means the audiobook brings together work by more than one writer. That can make for a lively listening experience, with different voices, styles, and ideas collected in one place.

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