02326cam a22003493u 4500 56129 UtSlPG 20260610134307.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL George Hurlstone Hardy, 1845-1930? The Book of the Fly : A nature study of the house-fly and its kin, the fly plague and a cure Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-05 Produced by readbueno, Donald Cummings, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Book of the Fly" by George Hurlstone Hardy is a nature study written in the early 20th century. This informative work explores the house-fly and its impact on human health, addressing the growing concerns over its role as a vector for diseases. The author aims to present scientific concepts in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both general readers and specialists interested in entomology. At the start of the book, Hardy emphasizes the significance of understanding house-flies amidst their nuisance and potential danger to public health. The opening chapter discusses how the house-fly thrives in human-created environments, pinpointing it as a product of human insanitation. He contrasts the house-fly with other common fly species, stressing its economic and hygienic implications. Through a blend of personal anecdote and scientific inquiry, Hardy sets the stage for further examination of the fly's habits, lifecycle, and the consequential measures humans can take to mitigate its impact on health and sanitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Flies Insect pests Housefly Flies -- Control Housefly -- Control https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56129 96960 96960