Life in the Shifting Dunes : A popular field guide to the natural history of Castle Neck, Ipswich, Massachusetts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

White, Laurence B., 1935-2008

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life in the Shifting Dunes" by Laurence B. White is a popular field guide written in the mid-20th century. The work documents the natural history of Castle Neck, Ipswich, Massachusetts, focusing on the unique ecological relationships and diverse life forms found in the dune area. It serves as a resource for amateur naturalists and casual beachgoers who wish to explore the intricate web of life inhabiting this distinctive environment. The opening of the guide introduces the factors that have shaped the Castle Neck region, detailing how geological processes, particularly from the Ice Age, have influenced the local ecosystem. It describes the migration of dunes due to wind and waves and points out specific areas like Hog Island as key geological features. The author also emphasizes the ongoing evolution in the diverse life forms inhabiting the dunes, particularly their adaptations to the challenging sandy environment. White's enthusiasm for natural history shines through as he invites readers to engage directly with the ecological marvels present in Castle Neck, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-04-18