"Glaucus; Or, The Wonders of the Shore" by Charles Kingsley is a captivating book that encourages readers to explore the amazing world of marine life found along the shore, inspiring everyone to appreciate and investigate the natural wonders around them. The book opens by depicting vacationers often engaged in trivial activities, and then leads the reader toward the exciting, fulfilling possibilities of observing natural phenomena through Natural History. The author's passion for marine life shines, encouraging individuals to transform their leisure time into a meaningful exploration of the marvels, showing the intricate details of marine creatures and the connections between life and nature.
Glaucus; Or, The Wonders of the Shore
By Charles Kingsley
Transforming idle beach visits into thrilling explorations, this book unveils the hidden marvels of marine life and ignites a passion for nature's wonders.
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1996-10-01
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About the AuthorCharles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
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