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_aKirby, William, _d1759-1850 |
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_aAn Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 1 : _bor Elements of the Natural History of the Insects |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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.) | ||
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| 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 | ||
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_aSpence, William, _d1783-1860 |
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