The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects - Softcover

Fabre, Jean-Henri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1530595908 ISBN 13: 9781530595907

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

This is what I wished for, hoc erat in votis: a bit of land, oh, not so very large, but fenced in, to avoid the drawbacks of a public way; an abandoned, barren, sun-scorched bit of land, favoured by thistles and by Wasps and Bees. Here, without fear of being troubled by the passers-by, I could consult the Ammophila and the Sphex (two species of Digger-or Hunting-wasps.—Translator's Note.) and engage in that difficult conversation whose questions and answers have experiment for their language; here, without distant expeditions that take up my time, without tiring rambles that strain my nerves, I could contrive my plans of attack, lay my ambushes and watch their effects at every hour of the day. Hoc erat in votis. Yes, this was my wish, my dream, always cherished, always vanishing into the mists of the future.

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About the Author

After eighty-seven years of thought and observation, I say not merely that I believe in God –I can even say that I see Him." Thus spoke the great scientist Jean Henri Fabre (1823-1915), at the end of his life. Fabre’s speciality was a science called entomology. This Greek word means "knowledge of insects." This fascinating world of insects was the passion of J. H. Fabre. He dedicated his life to its study. And he studied insects as a Catholic should study them. His science, far from being an obstacle to his faith, was leading him to wonder at the beauty of creation. We would recommend to homeschoolers to purchase the books of J. H. Fabre.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1530595908
• ISBN 13: 9781530595907
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124