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Tale of Betsy Butterfly (Version 2)

Tale of Betsy Butterfly (Version 2)

By: Louis Compton Miall
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 In the words of L. C. Miall, Nature study seeks above all things to develop the earliest rudiments of the scientific discover. This captivating collection of short essays, curated by Louis Compton Miall, a distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Leeds in 1905, serves as an engaging introduction to various nature and natural history topics. While originally intended as a resource for school children, these essays continue to delight nature enthusiasts of all ages, making them a perfect listening experience today. - Summary by J. M. SmalheerCopyright Animals & Nature Literature & Fiction Science
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  • 052 - A Skeleton Lesson on Furze

    052 - A Skeleton Lesson on Furze
    Mar 2 2026
    In the words of L. C. Miall, Nature study seeks above all things to develop the earliest rudiments of the scientific discover. This captivating collection of short essays, curated by Louis Compton Miall, a distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Leeds in 1905, serves as an engaging introduction to various nature and natural history topics. While originally intended as a resource for school children, these essays continue to delight nature enthusiasts of all ages, making them a perfect listening experience today. - Summary by J. M. Smalheer
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    2 mins
  • 051 - The Industries of Wild Bees

    051 - The Industries of Wild Bees
    Mar 1 2026
    In the words of L. C. Miall, Nature study seeks above all things to develop the earliest rudiments of the scientific discover. This captivating collection of short essays, curated by Louis Compton Miall, a distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Leeds in 1905, serves as an engaging introduction to various nature and natural history topics. While originally intended as a resource for school children, these essays continue to delight nature enthusiasts of all ages, making them a perfect listening experience today. - Summary by J. M. Smalheer
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    26 mins
  • 050 - The Water-Spider

    050 - The Water-Spider
    Feb 28 2026
    In the words of L. C. Miall, Nature study seeks above all things to develop the earliest rudiments of the scientific discover. This captivating collection of short essays, curated by Louis Compton Miall, a distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Leeds in 1905, serves as an engaging introduction to various nature and natural history topics. While originally intended as a resource for school children, these essays continue to delight nature enthusiasts of all ages, making them a perfect listening experience today. - Summary by J. M. Smalheer
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    5 mins
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