The life of Jean Henri Fabre, the entomologist, 1823-1910

"The Life of Jean Henri Fabre, the Entomologist, 1823-1910" by Augustin Fabre is an early 20th-century biography that tells the story of Jean-Henri Fabre, a famous scientist known for his insect studies. The book shows how Fabre carefully watched insects and made important discoveries. It also describes the beautiful natural world Fabre experienced growing up, which helped him become interested in entomology. The story opens with a celebration planned in Fabre's honor, showing how much people admired him. Augustin Fabre remembers being inspired by the entomologist as a child, which motivated him to write this biography, adding his own memories and thoughts. The beginning of the book talks about Fabre's early life on his grandparents’ farm, where he was a curious child. He found happiness observing insects, which sparked his lifelong journey to becoming an important figure in entomology.