The Mason-Bees
Jean-Henri Fabre
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This is more than a book about bees and their lives; the author talks about his cats, red ants, and insect psychology in general. Jean Henri Fabre also made waves in his native 19th Century France by insisting that girls be included in his science classes, so I dedicate this recording to certain young women who risk their lives or even the less important attentions of boys simply to learn. - Summary by BellonaTimes (7 hr 28 min)
Chapters
Translator's Note | 2:59 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 1 - The Mason-Bees | 42:20 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 2 - Experiments | 35:58 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 3 - Exchanging the Nests | 24:56 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 4 - More Enquiries Into Mason-Bees | 50:50 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 5 - The Story of My Cats | 21:26 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 6 - The Red Ants | 48:48 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 7 - Some Reflections Upon Insect Psychology | 46:08 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 8 - Parasites | 40:16 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 9 - The Theory of Parasitism | 48:13 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 10 - The Tribulations of the Mason-Bee | 39:16 | Read by Bellona Times |
Chapter 11 - The Leucopses | 47:23 | Read by Bellona Times |
Reviews
Francie
the author was a real independent minded science loving character. well read by reader
This goes on the must read list for gardeners
Vivia
"Insect Psychology" worth reading for this alone! thanks! and for the interesting notes on the author's emphasis on teaching girls too.