Marvels of Pond-life : Or, A Year's Microscopic Recreations Among the Polyps, Infusoria, Rotifers, Water-bears and Polyzoa

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Slack, Henry James, 1818-1896

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Marvels of Pond-life" by Henry James Slack is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory guide to the vibrant world of microscopic life found in ponds, detailing various organisms like polyps, infusoria, rotifers, and water-bears. Slack aims to make the topic accessible and engaging for enthusiasts and budding microscopists interested in exploring the delicate and complex ecosystems hidden within a drop of pond water. At the start of the book, the author discusses the allure of microscopic study, emphasizing its potential for discovery and the nearly endless variety of life contained in even the smallest samples. He outlines his methodical approach, which divides observations into chapters corresponding to the calendar months, reflecting a year's worth of observations made in ponds near London. The opening portion also introduces key concepts, such as the diversity of microscopic organisms, the nature of their habitats, and the basic mechanics of using a microscope to observe these fascinating life forms. Through descriptive language and vivid imagery, Slack seeks to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvelous details of pond life, encouraging readers to partake in the joys of microscopical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-07-30