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Difficult to obtain in its original print this classic work on ecology is a fascinating read for anybody with a passion for systems in the natural world. Originally published in 1896. Contents include; Habits of Worms, The amount of fine earth bought up by worms to the surface, The part which worms have played in the burial of Ancient Buildings, The action of worms in the Denudation of the Land, The Denudation of the Land and Conclusion...Introduction: The share which worms have taken in the formation of the layer of vegetable mould, which covers the whole surface of the land in every moderately humid country, is the subject of the present volume...Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Product Identifiers
PublisherRead Books
ISBN-139781444645347
eBay Product ID (ePID)21046626059
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Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their Habits
Publication Year2009
SubjectEngineering & Technology, History
TypeTextbook
AuthorCharles Darwin
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height216 mm
Item Weight428 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorCharles Darwin