The Life of the Fly; With Which are Interspersed Some Chapters of Autobiography

"The Life of the Fly; With Which are Interspersed Some Chapters of Autobiography" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a captivating book from the late 1800s where science and personal stories intertwine. It's all about getting up close and personal with flies, or Diptera, and other insects that live around the author's outdoor laboratory, also known as the "harmas". The author wants to share his fascination with entomology, especially to young readers. He writes about how he finally made his dream of having an outdoor laboratory come true and how happy he is, but also how old he feels to be doing this work. This book gives readers an inside look into the insect world through descriptions of their lives and habits. The author's goal is to get people excited about the everyday nature around them through close observation and documentation.