
audiobook
by Frank E. (Frank Evers) Beddard, W. B. (William Blaxland) Benham, F. W. (Frederick William) Gamble, Marcus Hartog, Lilian Sheldon
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.
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.
Subjects

1858–1925
An English zoologist with a gift for making natural history readable, he was especially known for his work on annelid worms and for writing widely on animal life, mammals, and zoogeography. His books helped bring specialist science to a broader audience at the turn of the twentieth century.
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1860–1950
A pioneering zoologist who helped shape scientific life in New Zealand, he is especially remembered for his work on earthworms and marine animals. His long career joined careful research, university teaching, and public service to science.
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A British zoologist who wrote clearly for general readers, he helped open up the study of animal life beyond the laboratory. His best-known books, including The Animal World, blend scientific knowledge with an accessible, curious spirit.
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A wide-ranging Victorian scientist and teacher, he wrote about everything from microscopic life to education and philosophy. Much of his career was spent in Cork, where he became a well-known voice in zoology and natural history.
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A pioneering English zoologist, she studied at Newnham College, Cambridge, and helped bring natural history to a wider readership through her writing. Her work is closely linked with late Victorian science and the growing place of women in academic life.
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