The butterfly guide : A pocket manual for the ready identification of the…
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"The Butterfly Guide: A Pocket Manual for the Ready Identification of the Commoner Species Found in the United States and Canada" by W. J. Holland is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive manual aims to assist readers in the identification of various butterfly species across North America, focusing primarily on those that are most commonly encountered. The work features detailed illustrations and descriptions of numerous species, making
it a valuable resource for both amateur naturalists and entomologists alike. The opening of the manual outlines its purpose, detailing the drive behind creating a more accessible field guide following the success of Holland's previous works. It explains the significance of butterflies within the animal kingdom, introducing readers to the classification of these insects as part of the arthropods and their unique anatomical features. The preface also highlights the advances in printing technology that have allowed for more vivid and accurate representations of butterflies, which adorn the pages following the introductory remarks. Overall, this beginning establishes a foundation of knowledge that invites readers into the fascinating world of butterfly observation and study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15014890 |
| Title | The butterfly guide : A pocket manual for the ready identification of the commoner species found in the United States and Canada |
| Original Publication | United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1915. |
| Credits | Lisa Corcoran, Stephen Hutcheson, Chris Curnow, A Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Butterflies -- North America -- Identification |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73524 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73524-5 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 555 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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