The Natural History of Everyday Creatures¹

Abstract

MISS FRANCES PITT has given us a delightful book of personal observations on the everyday creatures that may be met with in garden, meadow, and hedgerow—the mice, birds, frogs, toads, and other animals that every person comes across. She records what she has seen and learnt, and is plainly an observer of experience and insight. She shows the interest of the life at our doors, and makes it clear that there is a great deal still to be discovered. Her book is strongly to be recommended for young people, not only because of its interest and its simplicity of style, but also because of its scientific temper. We feel at every turn that here is an observer who has a great respect for facts. We recommend the book to young people—there is no writing down to them, but we are sure that many people who are not young in years will enjoy the author's observations thoroughly and learn much from them. The photographic illustrations are excellent.