The Aurelian Legacy
Author | : Michael A. Salmon |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780520229631 |
ISBN-13 | : 0520229630 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Aurelian Legacy written by Michael A. Salmon and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the 17th century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Laced with anecdotes and quotations, the beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. 58 illustrations, 42 in color.