The romance of natural history, second series

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The romance of natural history, second series

by Philip Henry Gosse

EN·~10 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total

THE ROMANCE OF NATURAL HISTORY.

0:07

THE ROMANCE

0:01

NATURAL HISTORY.

0:08

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

0:21

THE ROMANCE OF NATURAL HISTORY.

0:02

I. THE EXTINCT.

2:26:50

II. THE MARVELLOUS.

45:02

III. MERMAIDS.

33:30

IV. THE SELF-IMMURED.

1:11:42

V. HYBERNATION OF SWALLOWS.

29:45

Description

A compelling meditation on the living world, this work invites listeners to pause at the fragile edge of extinction. With vivid observations of animals—from the majestic elephant to the delicate toad—the author sketches the raw drama of life and death, reminding us how each creature carries its own fleeting tenure within the grand tapestry of nature.

The narrative weaves scientific detail with philosophical reflection, examining why some species vanish while others endure for millennia. Drawing on geological evidence and a reverent view of creation, the author contemplates the shifting face of the earth and the fleeting moments when humanity witnesses the last breaths of once‑abundant beings. Richly illustrated plates bring the subject to life, turning abstract ideas into concrete, visual wonder.

Listeners will find a thoughtful blend of curiosity and humility, a reminder that our present moment is both a witness to past marvels and a responsibility toward the species that still share our world.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (590K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Odessa Paige Turner, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-06-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Philip Henry Gosse

Philip Henry Gosse

1810–1888

A Victorian naturalist who helped make marine life fascinating to a wide public, he became known as the “father of the aquarium.” His books and illustrations brought sea creatures, birds, and other corners of the natural world vividly within reach of ordinary readers.

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