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Produktdetails
  • Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
  • Seitenzahl: 216
  • Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
  • Englisch
  • Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
  • Gewicht: 308g
  • ISBN-13: 9781016652360
  • ISBN-10: 1016652364
  • Artikelnr.: 66959927

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Autorenporträt
Jean-Henri Fabre (1823–1915) was a French naturalist, entomologist, and author renowned for his enigmatic and detailed observations of the insect world, coupled with an engaging storytelling style that brought the minutiae of nature to life in an era when scientific texts were often dry and inaccessible. His deep curiosity about the natural world led to his magnum opus, 'Souvenirs Entomologiques', a series of texts which includes 'More Hunting Wasps'. This particular book provides an in-depth look at the behavior and ecology of wasps, drawing readers into the carefully observed interactions within the insect realm through a narrative that is as meticulous as it is fascinating. Fabre's contributions to entomology and his unique literary style have afforded him a distinguished place in the annals of natural science writing. Unlike his peers, he seldom used scientific jargon, making his works beloved by both the scientific community and the general public. Fabre's approach to studying insects, grounded in patience and observation, predated and perhaps influenced the work of later naturalists and scientists including the likes of Charles Darwin, who regarded Fabre with considerable respect. Despite the meticulous precision of his scientific observations, Fabre's prose exudes a warmth and familiarity that has cemented his legacy as not just a scientist, but as a storyteller of the natural world.