Rustic Sounds, and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darwin, Francis, Sir, 1848-1925

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History" by Sir Francis Darwin is a collection of literary and natural history essays written in the early 20th century. The book primarily explores the nostalgic connection between sounds of nature and personal memories, often reflecting on childhood experiences. Darwin delves into various aspects of literature and the natural world, combining personal reminiscences with broader observations. The opening of the book presents an intimate exploration of sound and memory, as Darwin emphasizes the power of auditory experiences to evoke vivid recollections from his past. He shares evocative descriptions of seasonal changes marked by specific sounds, such as the crackling ice of winter or the calls of owls at night. These early reflections set a tone that intertwines personal nostalgia with the beauty of nature, preparing readers for a journey through both the rustic landscapes of Darwin's youth and the naturalistic themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Rustic sounds

Francis Galton

The movements of plants

A lane in the Cotswalds

Jane Austen

The education of a man of science

The pipe and tabor

Stephen Hales

Nullius in verba

Sir George Darwin

War music

The teaching of science

Picturesque experiments

Dogs and dog lovers.

Credits:

This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-09-27