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First Lessons In Earth Lore For Children An introduction to the natural world for children. The book covers topics such as volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers, sea-life, animals, plants, and natural history. A great resource for children curious about the natural world around them providing a basic understanding geology and biology. The information is conveyed as a story providing facts about the natural world in a fun and engaging format suitable for young and older readers alike. First published in 1869, this edition is derived from the original book with 44 black and white illustrations. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.