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100 1 _aCowan, Frank,
_d1844-1905
245 1 0 _aCurious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions. :
_bA Complete Collection of the Legends, Superstitions, Beliefs, and Ominous Signs Connected with Insects; Together with Their Uses in Medicine, Art, and as Food; and a Summary of Their Remarkable Injuries and Appearances.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-12-15
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions" by Frank Cowan is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores entomology through the lens of legends, superstitions, beliefs, and various uses of insects, alongside their historical significance in medicine, art, and as food. The focus is not just on biological facts, but also on the fascinating folklore and cultural narratives associated with these creatures. At the start of the text, the author outlines his ambition to compile intriguing historical accounts related to insects, moving beyond traditional scientific boundaries. He emphasizes collecting facts from unusual sources, including chronicles and travel books, to illustrate the connections between human culture and the insect world. The opening sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific insects, beginning with the Ladybird, discussing its folklore across different cultures, and thus combining scientific classifications with rich, anecdotal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInsects
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41625
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