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Nature's Teachings, first published in 1877, was one of many books
on natural history by J. G. Wood, a Victorian clergyman who was
hugely influential in popularising the subject, as well as being
the editor of The Boy's Own Magazine. Here he examines the close
parallels between nature and human inventions in areas including
seafaring (the raft, paddle and oar), war and hunting (barbs,
poisons and projectiles), architecture, tools, optics and
acoustics, as well as 'useful arts' including sewage disposal. His
text contains over 750 figures and illustrations, and he argues
that future great discoveries could be made as a result of careful
observations of nature. Although a contemporary of Darwin, Wood
largely ignored the evolution debates and focused on communicating
his enthusiasm for the natural world to a non-scientific audience.
His successful publications still make fascinating reading for
those interested in Victorian culture and the history of education.
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