An Introduction to Entomology: Or Elements of the Natural History of Insects

Description: This book is a comprehensive guide to entomology that introduces a broad range of entomological topics. Beginning with a survey of the history of entomology, this book includes explorations on the metamorphosis of insects, their possible medicinal uses, the damages they cause to food sources and property, as well as their positive contributions to the world. The author takes a particular interest in the behaviors and instincts of insects, examining direct and indirect benefits and injuries caused by insects. The author also considers the aesthetic qualities of these creatures, from their size, color, and structure to the beauty and complexity of their habitats. By examining the remarkable adaptations of the insect world, this book invites us to appreciate the integral role of insects in the balance of nature, and provides an extensive and fascinating introduction to the field of entomology. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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