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The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10)
by Frank E. (Frank Evers) Beddard, W. B. (William Blaxland) Benham, F. W. (Frederick William) Gamble, Marcus Hartog, Lilian Sheldon
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Delve into the hidden realm of flatworms, nemertines, rotifers, earthworms, leeches and a host of other obscure creatures in this richly illustrated natural‑history volume. Written by a team of leading scholars, each chapter offers a concise yet thorough survey of a particular group—covering everything from basic anatomy and life cycles to the latest classification schemes of the early twentieth century. The text weaves together detailed descriptions, striking line drawings, and clear explanations that bring even the tiniest organisms to life.
Listening to this work feels like a guided tour through a microscopic wilderness, where the diversity of form and function unfolds with surprising elegance. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or simply curious about the strange beings that share our planet, the book provides a captivating snapshot of scientific discovery, inviting you to appreciate the intricate tapestry of life that lies just beyond the eye’s reach.
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Language
en
Duration
~20 hours (1173K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: MacMillan and Co., 1901.
Credits
Keith Edkins, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2023-10-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
Frank E. (Frank Evers) Beddard
1858–1925
Best known as a careful and wide-ranging zoologist, he became one of the leading experts on annelids and earthworms in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His scientific writing helped make complex animal life feel organized, vivid, and accessible.
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W. B. (William Blaxland) Benham
1860–1950
A pioneering zoologist who helped shape scientific life in New Zealand, he was especially known for his work on worms and other invertebrates. His long career joined careful research, university teaching, and public service to science.
View all booksF. W. (Frederick William) Gamble
1869–1926
A British zoologist with a gift for clear explanation, he wrote popular science as well as academic work and helped bring animal life to a wider readership. His books blend careful observation with an accessible, lively style.
View all booksMarcus Hartog
1851–1924
A wide-ranging naturalist and teacher, he wrote about zoology, botany, and the big ideas behind evolution. His work in Cork and his contributions to The Cambridge Natural History made him a notable scientific voice of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
View all booksLilian Sheldon
1862–1942
An early British zoologist who helped open academic science to women, she studied everything from newt embryos to sea creatures and wrote with a clear, practical eye. Her work sits at the meeting point of careful research and the growing place of women in Cambridge science.
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