Publisher's Synopsis
The Naturalist On The Thames is a book written by C. J. Cornish that documents the author's observations and experiences while exploring the Thames River in England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the natural world that can be found along the river. Cornish's writing style is descriptive and informative, providing readers with a wealth of information about the plants, animals, and landscapes that he encounters. He also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on his experiences, which add depth and personality to the book.Throughout the book, Cornish emphasizes the importance of preserving and protecting the natural world, and he encourages readers to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the Thames River ecosystem. The Naturalist On The Thames is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in nature, environmentalism, or the history of England's iconic river.On September 16, 1896, after a period of very stormy wet weather, I saw a great migration of swallows down the Thames. It was a dark, dripping evening, and the thick osier bed on Chiswick Eyot was covered with wet leaf. Between five and six o'clock immense flights of swallows and martins suddenly appeared above the eyot, arriving, not in hundreds, but in thousands and tens of thousands. The air was thick with them, and their numbers increased from minute to minute. Part drifted above, in clouds, twisting round like soot in a smoke-wreath. Thousands kept sweeping just over the tops of the willows, skimming so thickly that the sky-line was almost blotted out for the height of from three to four feet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
