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Title: The romance of insect life : Interesting descriptions of the strange and curious in the insect world

Original Publication: United Kingdom: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1914.

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Gísli Valgeirsson, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "The Romance of Insect Life" by Edmund Selous is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating and complex world of insects, providing rich descriptions of their behaviors, life cycles, and social structures. The book aims to captivate readers with intriguing details about various insect species and their relationships with one another and their environments. The opening of "The Romance of Insect Life" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of insects, starting with a discussion on neuropterous insects, particularly the fascinating behaviors of white ants. It highlights their complex social structures, including the roles of kings, queens, and workers within their colonies. Selous introduces themes of natural systems and interdependence among insects, promising an engaging journey into their unique ways of life, including warfare tactics, communication methods, and dietary habits, while emphasizing the author's intention to entertain rather than to classify scientifically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Selous, Edmund, 1857-1934

Illustrator: Moore-Park, Carton, 1877-1956

Illustrator: Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931

EBook No.: 71593

Published: Sep 8, 2023

Downloads: 116

Language: English

Subject: Insects

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71593:2 2023-09-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Speed, Lancelot Moore-Park, Carton Selous, Edmund en 1
2024-11-05T14:51:24Z The romance of insect life : Interesting descriptions of the strange and curious in the insect world

This edition has images.

Title: The romance of insect life : Interesting descriptions of the strange and curious in the insect world

Original Publication: United Kingdom: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1914.

Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Gísli Valgeirsson, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "The Romance of Insect Life" by Edmund Selous is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the fascinating and complex world of insects, providing rich descriptions of their behaviors, life cycles, and social structures. The book aims to captivate readers with intriguing details about various insect species and their relationships with one another and their environments. The opening of "The Romance of Insect Life" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of insects, starting with a discussion on neuropterous insects, particularly the fascinating behaviors of white ants. It highlights their complex social structures, including the roles of kings, queens, and workers within their colonies. Selous introduces themes of natural systems and interdependence among insects, promising an engaging journey into their unique ways of life, including warfare tactics, communication methods, and dietary habits, while emphasizing the author's intention to entertain rather than to classify scientifically. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Selous, Edmund, 1857-1934

Illustrator: Moore-Park, Carton, 1877-1956

Illustrator: Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931

EBook No.: 71593

Published: Sep 8, 2023

Downloads: 116

Language: English

Subject: Insects

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71593:3 2023-09-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Speed, Lancelot Moore-Park, Carton Selous, Edmund en 1