There is a mysterious delight in the discovery of a new species, akin to that of seeing for the first time, in their native haunts, plants or animals of which one has till then only read.
Charles Kingsley
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Glaucus; or, The Wonders of the Shore (1855); Exact wording and attribution checked. An invitation to observe and appreciate natural history, particularly seaside life.
- Glaucus; or, The Wonders of the Shore (1855)
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