An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2 - or Elements of the Natural History of the InsectsI see...
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An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2

$19.99 $9.99

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2

$19.99 $9.99
Author: Kirby, William,1759-1850
Format: eBook
Language: English

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2 - or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects

I see already, and I see it with pleasure, that you will not content yourself with being a mere collector of insects. To possess a cabinet well stored, and to know by what name each described individual which it contains should be distinguished, will not satisfy the love that is already grown strong in you for my favourite pursuit; and you now anticipate with a laudable eagerness, the discoveries that you may make respecting the history and economy of this most interesting department of the works of our Creator. I hail with joy this intention to emulate the bright example, and to tread in the hallowed steps of Swammerdam, Leeuwenhoek, Redi, Malpighi, Vallisnieri, Ray, Lister, Reaumur, De Geer, Lyonnet, Bonnet, the Hubers, &c.; and I am confident[Pg 2] that a man of your abilities, discernment, and observation will contribute, in no small degree, to the treasures already poured into the general fund by these your illustrious predecessors. I feel not a little flattered when you inform me that the details contained in my late letters relative to this subject, have stimulated you to this noble resolution.Assure yourself, I shall think no labour lost, that has been the means of winning over to the science I love, the exertions of a mind like yours. But if the facts already related, however extraordinary, have had power to produce such an effect upon you, what will be the momentum, when I lay before you more at large, as I next purpose, the most striking particulars of the proceedings of insects in society, and show the almost incredibly wonderful results of the combined instincts and labours of these minute beings? In comparison with these, all that is the fruit of solitary efforts, though some of them sufficiently marvellous, appear trifling and insignificant: as the works of man himself, when they are the produce of the industry and genius of only one, or a few individuals, though they might be regarded with admiration by a being who had seen nothing similar before, yet when contrasted with those to which the union of these qualities in large bodies has given birth, sink into nothing, and seem unworthy of attention. Who would think a hut extraordinary by the side of a stately palace, or a small village when in the vicinity of a populous and magnificent city? ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 43577
Author: Kirby, William
Release Date: Aug 27, 2013
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Contributor (Author): Spence, William, 1783-1860


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