The Formation of Vegetable Mould, Through the Action of Worms, with Observations on Their HabitsDifficult 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. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. |
Contents
CHAPTER IIHabits Of WormsContinued | |
CHAPTER IIIThe Amount Of Fine Earth Brought Up By Worms | |
CHAPTER IVThe Part Which Worms Have Played In The Burial | |
CHAPTER VThe Action Of Worms In The Denudation Of | |
CHAPTER VIIConclusion | |
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