"From North Pole to Equator: Studies of Wild Life and Scenes in Many Lands" by Alfred Edmund Brehm, is a scientific journal from the late 1800s that recounts observations and stories from the author's explorations of the earth, celebrating different animals and stunning landscapes. It focuses on the relationship between people and the natural world, particularly the lives of different animal species. The book starts with a preface describing the author's plan to share his father's popular talks. It begins with an old Scandinavian story about how the land was made, setting the stage for a vibrant look at the Nordic landscape, especially its fjords, mountains, and islands. The author paints vivid pictures of Scandinavian geography, showing the movement of rivers, the appearance of rugged land, and sea creatures in the waters. The goal is to spark in readers a strong interest and admiration for the complex connections that shape our environment.
From North Pole to Equator: Studies of Wild Life and Scenes in Many Lands
By Alfred Edmund Brehm
Embark on a journey across the globe, witnessing the wonders of wildlife and nature's grandeur through the eyes of a 19th-century explorer.
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Alfred Edmund Brehm was a German zoologist, writer, director of zoological gardens and the son of Christian Ludwig Brehm, a famous pastor and ornithologist. His multi-volume book Brehms Tierleben, which he co-authored with Eduard Pechuël-Loesche, Wilhelm Haacke, and Richard Schmidtlein, became a household word for popular zoological literature.
Alfred Edmund Brehm was a German zoologist, writer, director of zoological gardens and the son of Christian Ludwig Brehm, a famous pastor and ornithologist. His multi-volume book Brehms Tierleben, which he co-authored with Eduard Pechuël-Loesche, Wilhelm Haacke, and Richard Schmidtlein, became a household word for popular zoological literature.
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