. The life of inland waters; an elementary text book of fresh-water biology for American students. Freshwater biology. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION. 5 HE home of primeval man was by the waterside. The springs quenched his thirst. The bays afforded his most dependable supply of animal food. Stream- haunting, furbearing animals furnished his clothing. The rivers were his highways. Water sports were a large part of his recreation; and the glorious beauty of mirroring surfaces arid green flower- decked shores were the manna of his simple soul. The circvmistances of modem life have largely removed mankin
. The life of inland waters; an elementary text book of fresh-water biology for American students. Freshwater biology. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION. 5 HE home of primeval man was by the waterside. The springs quenched his thirst. The bays afforded his most dependable supply of animal food. Stream- haunting, furbearing animals furnished his clothing. The rivers were his highways. Water sports were a large part of his recreation; and the glorious beauty of mirroring surfaces arid green flower- decked shores were the manna of his simple soul. The circvmistances of modem life have largely removed mankind from the waterside, and common needs have fotmd other sources of supply; but the 13. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Needham, James G. (James George), 1868-1956; Lloyd, John Thomas, 1884- joint author. Ithaca,N. Y. , The Comstock Publishing Company
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