
Jean-Henri Fabre - NOUVEAUX SOUVENIRS ENTOMOLOGIQUES - Livre II - Étude sur l'instinct et les mœurs des insectes - (1882)
I. L'HARMAS
II. L'AMMOPHILE HÉRISSÉE
III. UN SENS INCONNU—LE VER GRIS
IV. LA THÉORIE DE L'INSTINCT
V. LES EUMÈNES
VI. LES ODYNÈRES
VII. NOUVELLES RECHERCHES SUR LES CHALICODOMES
VIII. HISTOIRE DE MES CHATS
IX. LES FOURMIS ROUSSES
In a modest, sun‑baked corner of the countryside, a devoted observer has turned the ordinary ground into a living laboratory. From the bustling hymenopterans to the solitary beetles, he follows their minute rituals with relentless patience, letting their instinctive choreography speak louder than any scientific jargon. The narrative captures the quiet drama of insects building, hunting, and communicating, inviting listeners to share the wonder of a world that operates on instinct alone.
The book weaves together detailed studies of ants, wasps, flies, and many other creatures, offering fresh insights into their behavior and the underlying theories of instinct. Interlaced with personal reflections on perseverance, hardship, and the love of truth, the prose remains clear and engaging, making complex observations feel intimate and accessible. For anyone curious about the hidden lives of insects, this listening experience opens a window onto nature’s most industrious architects.
Full title
Nouveaux souvenirs entomologiques - Livre II Étude sur l'instinct et les moeurs des insectes
Language
fr
Duration
~9 hours (553K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by www.ebooksgratuits.com and Chuck Greif
Release date
2006-03-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1823–1915
Best known for turning close observation into vivid storytelling, this French naturalist wrote classic books that made the hidden lives of insects feel immediate and surprising. Largely self-taught, he combined patient fieldwork with a warm, clear writing style that still feels fresh today.
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