Ormerod, Eleanor A. (Eleanor Anne) 1828-1901 creator Wallace, Robert 1853-1939 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Eleanor Ormerod, LL. D., Economic Entomologist: Autobiography and Correspondence," edited by Robert Wallace, is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the life and experiences of Eleanor Ormerod, a pioneering figure in economic entomology, a field focused on the study of insects and their effects on agriculture. The book serves as both a personal memoir and a correspondence collection, reflecting Ormerod's dedication to her scientific work and the relationships she cultivated throughout her career. The beginning of the autobiography provides an insightful glimpse into Ormerod's early life, detailing her family background at Sedbury Park in Gloucestershire, her childhood experiences, and initial interests in natural history, particularly in entomology. Noteworthy are her vivid recollections of formative moments, such as her fascination with flowers and insects, early education at home under her mother, and her family's engagement with the surrounding natural world. This opening section establishes a foundation for understanding how Ormerod's upbringing and personal observations shaped her future contributions to economic entomology and her eventual rise to prominence in this scientific field. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-03-11 Produced by Fay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Women -- Great Britain -- Biography Ormerod, Eleanor A. (Eleanor Anne), 1828-1901 Entomologists -- Great Britain -- Biography QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61597 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61597 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134423.0 61597