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Living Lights

Living Lights

Holder, Charles Frederick
Clément, A. -L (Armand-Lucien)

Hardcover

Nature Writing

ISBN10: 1025244044
ISBN13: 9781025244044
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Living lights by Charles Frederick Holder offers a captivating journey into the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence and phosphorescence. Originally subtitled A popular account of phosphorescent animals and vegetables, this timeless work presents an accessible yet comprehensive exploration of organisms that generate their own light.

Holder, a respected voice in natural history and zoology, meticulously observes and describes the fascinating phenomena of living illumination. From the profound depths where luminous marine animals dazzle with ethereal glow, to other instances of natural light production found across the biological spectrum, this book delves into the science and sheer wonder of these biological marvels. Living lights explores the diverse ways creatures use light, offering insights into their adaptations and environments.

This classic text serves as a brilliant introduction to an astonishing facet of life sciences. It appeals to all who are captivated by the mysteries of the natural world, the intricate adaptations of animals, and the enduring beauty of Earth's glowing inhabitants. Discover the radiant secrets of nature through Holder's insightful and engaging prose.

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