author
Frédéric Houssay
1860–1920
A French zoologist and naturalist, he wrote lively books that turned animal life, evolution, and the workings of nature into subjects for curious general readers. His work sits at the crossroads of science, travel, and big questions about how living forms change.
1 Audiobook
The Industries of Animals
by Frédéric Houssay
About the author
Born in Dol-de-Bretagne on February 28, 1860, and died in Lyon on September 18, 1920, Frédéric Houssay was a French zoologist, teacher, and scientific writer. He is remembered both for his academic career in zoology and for books that brought natural history to a wider audience.
He taught at the École normale supérieure and the Faculty of Sciences in Paris, and later served as dean of the Paris Faculty of Sciences. Contemporary reference sources also describe him as an important figure in early 20th-century French biology, especially for work that tried to explain how living forms could be shaped by physical and environmental forces.
Alongside his scientific career, he published accessible works on animals and nature, including The Industries of Animals and Nature et sciences naturelles. His writing often combines close observation with a broad curiosity about life, making him a fascinating author for listeners who enjoy classic science writing with a strong sense of wonder.