The Fairy-Land of Science

The Fairyland of Science #1

by Arabella Burton Buckley

Arabella B. Buckley (1840-1929), also known as Mrs. Fisher, was a writer and science educator. She was born in Brighton, England. At 24 she went to work as secretary to Charles Lyell, and worked for him until his death in 1875. Then she began lecturing and writing on science. She married at the age of 44, but continued publishing under her maiden name. Her books include The Fairy-Land of Science (1879), Life and Her Children (1880), Winners in Life's Race (1883), Insect Life (1901), By Pond and River (1901), Birds of the Air (1901), Wild Life in Woods and Fields (1901), Trees and Shrubs (1901) and Plant Life in Field and Garden (1901).

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Childrens, Classics, School, Nature

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1883

About the author

Arabella Burton Buckley (1840–1929) was a writer and science educator.

Reviews

[Kate Howe · Rating 4 out of 5]

An unexpected delightful 19th century nonfiction! This is a series of scientific lectures aimed at children and I found it so engaging and utterly fascinating. There are truly so many daily wonders around us that we take for granted. Looking forward to reading more by Arabella Buckley!

[Mrs. Worldwide · Rating 4 out of 5]

honestly so much fun and so informative. i can only hope my essay on it will live up to its brilliance

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are forces around us, and among us, which I shall ask you to allow me to call fairies, and these are ten thousand times more wonderful, more magical, and more beautiful in their work, than those of the old fairy tales. They, too, are invisible, and many people live and die without ever seeing them or caring to see them. These people go about with their eyes shut, either because they will not open them, or because no one has taught them how to see.

Buckley, Arabella B. (2004-05-01). The Fairy-Land of Science (p. 3). Public Domain Books. Kindle Edition.