The Sea Shore

audiobook

The Sea Shore

by William S. Furneaux

EN·~15 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

Transcriber’s Note

2:14
2

PREFACE

3:22
3

LIST OF COLOURED PLATES

1:47
4

OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS

14:28
5

CHAPTER I THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEA SHORE

35:33
6

CHAPTER II THE SEA-SIDE NATURALIST - Outdoor Work

25:15
7

CHAPTER III SEA ANGLING

35:19
8

CHAPTER IV THE MARINE AQUARIUM

45:00
9

CHAPTER V THE PRESERVATION OF MARINE OBJECTS

46:15
10

CHAPTER VI EXAMINATION OF MARINE OBJECTS—DISSECTION

24:31

Description

Imagine stepping onto a bustling beach and discovering an entire hidden world beneath the sand and rocks. This guide invites listeners to explore tide‑pools, kelp beds, and the myriad creatures that make the shoreline their home, from delicate seaweeds to bustling crustaceans. With vivid descriptions and clear explanations, it turns a casual stroll into a scientific adventure, encouraging curiosity even in those who think they already know the sea.

Beyond field observations, the narrator offers practical tips for setting up a simple salt‑water aquarium and preserving specimens, making the study of marine life accessible to beginners and families. Illustrated examples help listeners identify species and understand basic classification, while gentle anecdotes connect the natural details to everyday beach experiences. By the end of the first part, listeners will feel equipped to return to the shore with fresh eyes and a notebook ready for discovery.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (869K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2013-06-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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William S. Furneaux

A gifted British science teacher and nature writer, he helped generations of young readers look more closely at the living world around them. His books on insects, ponds, plants, and the seashore were known for being clear, lively, and encouraging to beginners.

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