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The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 04 (of 10)
by Geoffrey Smith, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, Cecil Warburton, Walter Frank Raphael Weldon, Henry Woods
Chapters
10 totalTHE CAMBRIDGE NATURAL HISTORY
PREFACE
SCHEME OF THE CLASSIFICATION ADOPTED IN THIS VOLUME
CRUSTACEA
TRILOBITA
INTRODUCTION TO ARACHNIDA, AND XIPHOSURA
EURYPTERIDA
ARACHNIDA EMBOLOBRANCHIATA (SCORPIONS, SPIDERS, MITES, ETC.)
PYCNOGONIDA
INDEX
Description
A richly illustrated guide to the animal kingdom, this volume brings together the expertise of leading zoologists of the early twentieth century. It opens with a detailed survey of crustaceans, from the delicate water‑fleas of fresh waters to the formidable decapods that dominate the seas, each group described with careful attention to form, development and habitat. The text weaves historical anecdotes and poetic reflections, reminding listeners that even the most familiar creatures—lobsters, spiders, mites—have long inspired both scientific curiosity and literary imagination.
The second half turns to the world of arachnids and related groups, offering clear explanations of their anatomy, life cycles and ecological roles. Contributions from specialists in trilobites, eurypterids, scorpions and spiders provide a comprehensive snapshot of these often‑overlooked lineages. Listeners will appreciate the blend of rigorous taxonomy, vivid illustrations and the palpable sense of discovery that still characterises this classic work.
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Language
en
Duration
~19 hours (1147K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: Macmillan and Co., 1909.
Credits
Richard Tonsing, 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
2023-11-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
Geoffrey Smith
1881–1916
A gifted young English poet whose life was cut short in the First World War, he is often remembered for the promise of his verse and for his close friendship with the circle that included J. R. R. Tolkien. His poems were gathered after his death in A Spring Harvest, giving readers a brief but vivid glimpse of a talent lost too soon.
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D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson
1860–1948
A pioneering thinker who brought mathematics, physics, and natural history together, he is best remembered for On Growth and Form, a book that changed how many readers understood the shapes of living things. His work still feels fresh because it looks at nature with both scientific rigor and deep curiosity.
View all booksCecil Warburton
1854–1958
Best known for his work on spiders and ticks, this British zoologist spent a remarkably long life studying the small creatures that matter enormously to agriculture and health. His writing brings clear, patient observation to the natural world.
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Walter Frank Raphael Weldon
1860–1906
A pioneering British zoologist and biostatistician, he helped bring mathematics into the study of evolution and variation. His work linked careful observation of living creatures with the emerging ideas that would shape modern statistics and genetics.
View all booksHenry Woods
1868–1952
A respected Cambridge paleontologist, he helped make fossils easier to study for generations of students through clear teaching and practical books. His work bridged museum collections, university teaching, and careful scientific writing.
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