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100 1 _aKirby, William,
_d1759-1850
245 1 3 _aAn Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 1 :
_bor Elements of the Natural History of the Insects
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-27
508 _aProduced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow 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"An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 1" by William Kirby and William Spence is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the study of insects, arguing for the importance of entomology and countering the common ridicule faced by entomologists. The authors aim to explore the natural history of insects while providing insights into their anatomical, physiological, and ecological significance. The opening portion of the text establishes the authors' intent to advocate for entomology, addressing the misconceptions surrounding the field and detailing its scientific value. They outline the obstacles to studying insects, including societal prejudices and the perceived triviality of such pursuits. Moreover, they emphasize the profound insights that can be gained from observing insects, not only for their aesthetic beauty and ecological roles but also as a source of moral and religious instruction. The authors express their commitment to systematically revising entomological terminology and providing an accessible introduction to the discipline, setting the stage for further exploration of the field's complexities and its benefits to mankind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInsects
653 _aInsect pests
653 _aInsect societies
653 _aInsects -- History
653 _aBeneficial insects
653 _aInsects -- Host plants
653 _aInsects -- Life cycles
653 _aInsects -- Habitations
700 1 _aSpence, William,
_d1783-1860
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43576
999 _c84415
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