Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated By Nature is a book written by John George Wood and first published in 1877. The book explores the idea that many of the inventions and technological advancements made by humans were actually anticipated by nature. Wood argues that nature has been the source of inspiration for many human inventions, and that by studying the natural world, we can learn valuable lessons that can be applied to our own lives.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of nature and its influence on human invention. Some of the topics covered in the book include the flight of birds and its relation to human aviation, the construction of spider webs and its relevance to human architecture, and the use of natural materials in human technology.Throughout the book, Wood provides numerous examples of how humans have been influenced by nature, and how our understanding of the natural world has led to some of our greatest technological achievements. He also argues that by continuing to study and learn from nature, we can continue to make advancements that will benefit both ourselves and the environment.Overall, Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated By Nature is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between nature and human invention. It is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in the natural world and its impact on our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.