Fairchild, David 1869-1954 creator Fairchild, Marian 1880-1962 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Book of Monsters" by David and Marian Fairchild is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fascinating world of insects and spiders, presenting them as both adversaries and allies in the human struggle for survival. The book seeks to reveal the complexity and significance of these creatures in our ecosystem. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the reader to the theme of coexistence between humans and the myriad of small creatures often deemed "monsters," emphasizing their essential roles in both destruction and support in our lives. The opening sections detail the spider world, highlighting the unique traits of these eight-legged beings as well as their ecological functions, such as pest control. The Fairchilds aim to shift the reader's perception, illustrating how understanding these creatures can foster a deeper appreciation for the natural balance in our environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The spider world -- The insect world -- The world of myriapods and a single land crustacean. Release date is 2012-06-18 E-text prepared by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified Spiders Insects Myriapoda QL Original publication data not identified 14016725 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40035 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40035 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133921.0 40035