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100	1		_aShipley, A. E., Sir _q(Arthur Everett), _d1861-1927
245	1	4	_aThe Minor Horrors of War
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-10-01
505	0		_aThe louse (Pediculus) -- The bed-bug (Cimex lectularius) -- The flea (Pulex irritans) -- The flour-moth (Ephestia kühniella) -- Flies: the house-fly (Musca domestica) -- Flies: the blue-bottle (Calliphora erythrocephala) and others -- Mites: the harvest-mite (Trombidium) -- Mites: endo-parasitic mites (Demodex, Sarcoptes) -- Ticks: Argasidae, Ixodidae -- Leeches: the medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) -- Leeches: Limnatis nilotica, Haemadipsa zeylanica.
508			_aPeter Becker, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Minor Horrors of War" by Sir A. E. Shipley is a scientific and observational account written in the early 20th century. This unique work focuses on the often-overlooked minor pests associated with warfare, particularly in the context of soldiers and their living conditions. The author discusses various invertebrates, primarily parasitic insects like lice, fleas, and bed bugs, which can cause significant discomfort and health issues among troops. The opening of this work introduces the topic through a preface that sets the tone for the exploration of these pests during war. Shipley highlights that these "minor horrors" have been neglected in favor of more severe battle-related issues. He intends to shed light on the prevalence and impact of these small creatures, which are usually dismissed in peacetime but take on critical significance in military settings. The initial chapter delves into the biology and habits of lice, detailing their life cycles, means of infestation, and role in transmitting diseases, particularly in the armies of wartime. Through a blend of humor and seriousness, Shipley aims to provide practical advice to soldiers while emphasizing the surprising importance of these minor horrors in the broader context of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aInsects as carriers of disease
653			_aInsect pests
653			_aMilitary hygiene
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Health aspects
653			_aMites
653			_aTicks
653			_aLeeches
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66442
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