The Aurelian Legacy – a History of British Butterflies and their Collectors

The Aurelian Legacy – a History of British Butterflies and their Collectors
Title The Aurelian Legacy – a History of British Butterflies and their Collectors PDF eBook
Author Michael Salmon
Publisher BRILL
Pages 432
Release 2021-10-25
Genre Science
ISBN 9004475478

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Although the collecting of butterflies is today an emotive subject, it is impossible to separate a history of British butterflies from a history of their collectors, without whose activities our knowledge of the identification, occurrence, distribution, and variation of British butterflies would be much the poorer. Liberally laced with contemporary quotations, this book brings to life the past three hundred years of butterfly study, with details of early societies, collecting equipment, biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists, with portraits where available, as well as the chequered history in Britain of some 35 species of butterfly. The colour plates include some of the finest butterfly illustrations ever.

The Aurelian Legacy

The Aurelian Legacy
Title The Aurelian Legacy PDF eBook
Author Michael A. Salmon
Publisher Univ of California Press
Pages 432
Release 2000
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 0520229630

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This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the 17th century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Laced with anecdotes and quotations, the beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. 58 illustrations, 42 in color.

The Aurelian Legacy

The Aurelian Legacy
Title The Aurelian Legacy PDF eBook
Author Michael A. Salmon
Publisher Univ of California Press
Pages 450
Release 2000
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 9780520229631

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This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the 17th century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Laced with anecdotes and quotations, the beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. 58 illustrations, 42 in color.

Aurelian Legacy

Aurelian Legacy
Title Aurelian Legacy PDF eBook
Author M Salmon
Publisher
Pages
Release 2017-01-12
Genre
ISBN 9781861188694

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The Anatomy of Insects and Spiders

The Anatomy of Insects and Spiders
Title The Anatomy of Insects and Spiders PDF eBook
Author Claire Beverley
Publisher Chronicle Books
Pages 292
Release 2003-02
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780811839839

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The gossamer wings of a dragonfly, the scarlet carapace of the lady beetle, the spectacular shape of the hawkmoth. The insect world teems with exotic forms and inspired renowned devotion in illustrators of the late 19th century. In a volume as jewel-like as its subject, The Anatomy of Insects & Spiders presents page after page of select engravings, woodcuts, and drawings from the Victorian era, the golden age of insect illustration. Meticulously rendered, they are paired with observations from early naturalists. The notes may describe the classification of the insect, how its body is constructed, its behavior and preferences, or its habitat. Arranged by insect type and covering all the families from bees and moths to ants and flies, The Anatomy of Insects & Spiders reveals detail that is normally seen only under a microscope. A natural for admirers of insect society, this charming volume is both a distinctive introduction and lively armchair companion.

Guide to Reference and Information Sources in the Zoological Sciences

Guide to Reference and Information Sources in the Zoological Sciences
Title Guide to Reference and Information Sources in the Zoological Sciences PDF eBook
Author Diane Schmidt
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Pages 364
Release 2003-11-30
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 0313058989

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Animals have been studied for centuries. But what are the most important and relevant reference and information sources in the zoological sciences? This work is a comprehensive, thoroughly annotated directory filled with hundreds of esteemed resources published in the field of zoology, including indexes, abstracts, bibliographies, journals, biographies and histories, dictionaries and encyclopedias, textbooks, checklists and classification schemes, handbooks and field guides, associations, and Web sites. A complete revision of the award-winning Guide to the Zoological Literature: The Animal Kingdom (1994), this new title includes extensive, up-to-date coverage of invertebrates, arthropods, vertebrates, fishes, amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals. In addition, the work features a detailed introduction by the author, as well as thorough subject, title, and author indexes. Students and researchers can now quickly and easily pinpoint works in their field of study. The book is of equal importance to LIS students specializing in science or biology librarianship, as it provides a comprehensive, straight-forward overview of zoological information sources. An essential addition to the core reference collection of public and academic libraries!

The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland

The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland
Title The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland PDF eBook
Author Jeremy Thomas
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages 290
Release 2020-03-26
Genre Nature
ISBN 1472982355

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WINNER OF THE 2010 GUARDIAN NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE 1991 NATURAL WORLD BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD The Butterflies of Britain & Ireland provides comprehensive coverage of all our resident and migratory butterflies, including the latest information on newly discovered species such as Cryptic Wood White and the Geranium Bronze. When first published in 1991 it won the Natural World Book of the Year Award and won plaudits from all quarters. Fully revised, considerably expanded and reset in 2010, it was judged that year's Guardian Nature Book of the Year. Now revised again to reflect the latest research findings, and with up-to-date distribution maps, this remarkable book is THE guide to the appearance, behaviour, life cycle and ecology of the butterflies of Britain and Ireland.