The Fairyland of Science

The Fairyland of Science #1

by Arabella Burton Buckley

I have promised to introduce you today to the fairy-land of science - a somewhat bold promise, seeing that most of you probably look upon science as a bundle of dry facts, while fairy-land is all that is beautiful, and full of poetry and imagination. But I thoroughly believe myself, and hope to prove to you, that science is full of beautiful pictures, of real poetry, and of wonder-working fairies...

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

252 pages, Paperback

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.