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100 1 _aDrury, Dru,
_d1725-1803
245 1 0 _aIllustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-23
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins 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"Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 1" by Dru Drury is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work showcases a comprehensive collection of illustrations and descriptions of foreign insects, aimed at enlightening readers about their nature, properties, and characteristics. The book is essential for both entomologists and nature enthusiasts, emphasizing the diversity and beauty of insect life. The opening of this volume sets the stage for the exploration of exotic entomology, with an emphasis on the illustrations that accompany the scientific descriptions. It outlines the ambitious goal of documenting and analyzing the vast array of insect species, many of which are noted for their unique properties and beautiful forms. The introduction also discusses the historical context of the work, contrasting Drury's endeavors with contemporary botanical and entomological studies, while highlighting the intricacies involved in capturing accurate representations of insects. Overall, the beginning provides insight into the challenges and aspirations behind this meticulous endeavor in the field of natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInsects -- Pictorial works
700 1 _aWestwood, J. O.
_q(John Obadiah),
_d1805-1893
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47599
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