Schetsen uit de Dierenwereld

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elliot, Daniel Giraud, 1835-1915

Contributor:

Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Schetsen uit de Dierenwereld" by Daniel Giraud Elliot is a richly illustrated scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work appears to be a Dutch adaptation of an English book titled "Wild Animals," featuring numerous engravings based on the artwork of Joseph Wolf. It serves as both a visual feast and an informative exploration into the lives of various wild animals, aiming to engage readers interested in natural history and zoology. The opening of this publication features an introduction highlighting the artistic and scientific merits of the included illustrations and accompanying texts. It sets the stage for the detailed accounts that follow, detailing the flora and fauna of tropical jungles while introducing specific animals, such as the jaguar, bear, and various primates. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, the text promises to merge artistic representation with informative content about animal behavior, habitats, and their interactions with humans, inviting readers into a deeper appreciation of the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-11-19