Chapter 51 "The Suburbs of Hong Kong"

"The Suburbs of Hong Kong" "The Suburbs of Hong Kong" is another novel about Hong Kong's nature by the author of "Birds of Hong Kong" Book ("The Hong Kong Country Side", by GAC Herklots), 19 In 1951, the Hong Kong English "South China Morning Post" was published. "The Suburbs of Hong Kong" is rich in content, rich in natural science knowledge and interesting, it can be said to be a very A collection of good science sketches.As the author himself said, this is a nature lover who spends his time on this small island. After twenty years of hard work, I usually pay attention to observation, hear and see, and take notes casually.The book is divided into

It is divided into two parts, the first part adopts the style of Sui Shi Ji, according to the time sequence of the four seasons of the year, from one From January to December, the situation of vegetation, insects, fish, flowers and birds in Hong Kong is recorded on a monthly basis.The source of the material is his own The notes made by the time-to-time observation and observation are very easy and interesting to read. The second part is composed of several independent essays.This is divided into three parts, the first part articles on mammals, reptiles, aquatic life and insects in Hong Kong;

The article introduces the plant life in Hong Kong and some botanists who have been engaged in the study of plants in Hong Kong in the past works and achievements; the third series is about the natural scenery of Kowloon and the surrounding small islands, as well as the practice of climbing mountains. records.The book is accompanied by several color and monochrome illustrations of flowers and trees, as well as some small illustrations.Inside Part of it has been published in the quarterly "Hong Kong Naturalist" edited by himself. Xiang Lesi's works on Hong Kong, in addition to "The Birds of Hong Kong" and this "Hong Kong Suburbs",

There are also smaller booklets such as "Flowering Shrubs in Hong Kong" and "Orchids in Hong Kong".he was Co-edited a volume "Common Edible Saltwater Fish in Hong Kong" with Lin Shuyan, recording the common seafood in Hong Kong Fishes, stating their species and scientific and common names, and when they are in season, these are attached to the book Illustrations of fish, with simple Chinese and Western cooking methods.The book was published before World War II. When the Pacific War broke out, Xiang Lesi was still in Hong Kong. After Hong Kong fell to the Japanese, he was arrested

He was sent to a prisoner-of-war concentration camp and spent three years and eight months in detention in Stanley.He was still in the concentration camp Continue his nature research life, observe the dynamics of birds, and study some edible plant planting work. He published "The Birds of Hong Kong" in 1946.Field Observation Handbook, most of which are concentrated The camp is done. After the Pacific War, Xianglesi no longer worked as a lecturer at the University of Hong Kong, and changed to the Hong Kong government. The newly established director of the Development and Development Agency is engaged in afforestation and fish, grain, and vegetable production work to cope with post-war

The constant remedial problem with the food supply.After serving for three years, he retired and returned to England in 1949. The greatest contribution Xianglesi left to Hong Kong natural science lovers is that he founded The Hong Kong Naturalist quarterly.Founded in 1930, it was not stopped until 1941 due to the war A total of ten volumes were published.