Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky
Exploring the Natural Wonders of Our PlanetBy Samuel G. Goodrich
Length5h 57m
About this audiobook
In "Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky," Samuel G. Goodrich presents an evocative exploration of the natural world that is both enlightening and accessible. Written in the early 19th century, Goodrich employs a vibrant narrative style intertwined with lyrical descriptions and engaging anecdotes, making complex scientific concepts digestible for younger audiences. This work is a hallmark of the popular science literature emerging during the period, which sought to ignite a sense of wonder about the world in an increasingly industrialized society, and it reflects the Romantic ideals that celebrated nature and the sublime. Samuel G. Goodrich, a prolific author and educator, was deeply invested in promoting knowledge and curiosity in young minds. Growing up in a time of significant scientific advancement, Goodrich's own educational background and passion for natural history inspired him to craft a series that would not only inform but also captivate children and adults alike. His intent was to foster a lifelong love for learning about the earth, its wonders, and the cosmos. I highly recommend "Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky" to anyone interested in the interplay between education, literature, and the natural sciences. This enchanting volume invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery that is both intellectually fulfilling and deeply inspiring.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length5 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
20CHAPTER V.
2List of Plates.
21CHAPTER VI.
3WONDERS OF THE EARTH, SEA, AND SKY.
22CHAPTER VII.
4PART I.
23CHAPTER VIII.
5CHAPTER I.
24CHAPTER IX.
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6CHAPTER II.
25CHAPTER X.
7CHAPTER III.
26PART III.
8CHAPTER IV.
27CHAPTER I.
9CHAPTER V.
28CHAPTER II.
10CHAPTER VI.
29CHAPTER III.
11CHAPTER VII.
30CHAPTER IV.
12CHAPTER VIII.
31CHAPTER V.
13CHAPTER IX.
32CHAPTER VI.
14CHAPTER X.
33CHAPTER VII.
15PART II.
34CHAPTER VIII.
16CHAPTER I.
35CHAPTER IX.
17CHAPTER II.
36CHAPTER X.
18CHAPTER III.
37CONCLUSION.
19CHAPTER IV.
More from Samuel G. Goodrich
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Story of BirdsSteve Brusatte11h 49m4.6 (401)$29 · $0.00
Life On Earth 40th Anniversary EditionSir David Attenborough12h 27m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
LiftoffEric Berger9h 4m4.6 (9.5K)$29 · $0.00
Black Earth WisdomLeah Penniman11h 54m4.6 (577)$8 · $0.00
Total Cat MojoJackson Galaxy10h 13m4.5 (8.4K)$23 · $0.00
My Life Among the UnderdogsTia Torres5h 51m4.5 (4K)$24 · $0.00
What It Takes to Save a LifeKwane Stewart6h4.6 (556)$24 · $0.00
Pastoral SongJames Rebanks8h 35m4.5 (12K)$26 · $0.00
How Stella Learned to TalkChristina Hunger7h4.5 (10.9K)$24 · $0.00
Craig & FredCraig Grossi8h 6m4.5 (9.6K)$26 · $0.00
Celebrating BirdsNatalia Rojas, Ana Maria Martinez6h 47m4.6 (330)$24 · $0.00
Saving JemimaJulie Zickefoose4h 59m4.5 (749)$20 · $0.00
Will's Red CoatTom Ryan8h 23m4.5 (2.3K)$26 · $0.00
Of Time and TurtlesSy Montgomery10h 34m4.5 (5K)$29 · $0.00
THE WOLF TRILOGY: Call of the Wild, White Fang & The Son of the WolfJack London17h 31m4.5 (2.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Zen and the Art of Saving the PlanetThich Nhat Hanh9h 20m4.5 (3.9K)$29 · $0.00
BLACK BEAUTY (With Original Illustrations)Anna Sewell7h 31m4.5 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Bottle of LiesKatherine Eban14h 25m4.4 (12K)$33 · $0.00
You may also like
The Life of the SpiderJean-Henri Casimir Fabre8h 28m4.2 (433)$2 · $0.00
Fabre's Book of InsectsJean-Henri Fabre7h 37m4.4 (403)$2 · $0.00
Pilgrim at Tinker CreekAnnie Dillard10h 31m4.2 (40.7K)$8 · $0.00
Secrets of the WoodsWilliam J. Long4h 59m4.2 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
On the Origin of SpeciesCharles Darwin21h 28m4.2 (303K)$21 · $0.00
On the origin of speciesCharles Darwin16h 50m4.2 (154.5K)$3 · $0.00
The Glow-Worm and Other BeetlesJean-Henri Fabre7h 55m$2 · $0.00
More BeetlesJean-Henri Fabre6h 52m4.4 (28)$2.30
The Reptile Enthusiast's Collection: Five Essential ReadsJohn M. Legler, Richard C. Fox, Laurence M. Hardy, Charles J. Cole, Hobart M. Smith, Richard Owen3h 33m$1.99 · $0.00
A History Of The Colonization Of Africa By Alien RacesHarry Johnston16h 47m$2
Nature and CultureHarvey Rice4h 44m$2 · $0.00
Parasites: A Treatise on the Entozoa of Man and Animals. Including Some Account of the EctozoaT. Spencer Cobbold16h 3m$2 · $0.00
Flip and Flap know the farmSilvia Strufaldi3m$5.90 · $0.00
Personality of plantsRoyal Dixon, Franklyn Everett Fitch4h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Harvest of the SeaJames Glass Bertram19h 26m$2 · $0.00
Australasian Fossils: A Students' Manual of PalaeontologyFrederick Chapman5h 25m$1 · $0.00
Comparative OsteologyElizabeth Ramos Roca, Catalina Zorro Luján2h 34m$16 · $0.00
The Geographical Distribution of Animals (Vol.1&2) (Annotated)Alfred Russel Wallace42h 13m4.6 (12)$2 · $0.00
Auroræ: Their Characters and SpectraJ. Rand Capron8h 40m$2 · $0.00
Archeological InvestigationsGerard Fowke7h 34m$1 · $0.00