The life of Jean Henri Fabre, the entomologist, 1823-1910

A chronological biography follows a naturalist from humble beginnings through his education and teaching years to a lifetime devoted to patient field observation and experiments on insects. It interweaves personal anecdotes and family life with clear accounts of scientific methods, major publications, and the everyday labors of field research. The narrative emphasizes careful description, experimental rigour, and a poetic appreciation of natural detail, and it closes with reflections on the subject’s character, professional challenges, and enduring contribution to public understanding of insect behavior.