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The Romance of Plant Life : Interesting Descriptions of the Strange and Curious in the Plant World

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Elliot, G. F. Scott (George Francis Scott), 1862-1934.
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Romance of Plant Life" by G. F. Scott Elliot is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work provides interesting descriptions of the peculiar and fascinating aspects of the plant world, aiming to enlighten readers about the various roles that plants play in the ecosystem and their interactions with humans, animals, and the environment. At the start of the book, the author introduces the surprising concept that plants are not as passive as they seem. Through vivid descriptions and scientific explanations, the text discusses how certain plants exhibit movement and responsiveness, challenging the common perception that they are immobile and inactive. The author also emphasizes the significant role that plants play in supporting life on Earth, drawing connections between sunlight, photosynthesis, and the nourishment of both animals and humans, demonstrating the intricate web of life that centers around these vital organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Notes:
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Release date is 2014-06-10

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