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An Introduction to Entomology, Volume 4 Or, Elements of the Natural History of Insects

Cancelled
By: William Kirby(Author), William Spence(Author)
658 pages, b/w illustrations
An Introduction to Entomology, Volume 4
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  • An Introduction to Entomology, Volume 4 ISBN: 9781108065580 Edition: 1 Paperback Sep 2018 Publication cancelled #218965
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About this book

A reprint of a classical work in the Cambridge Library Collection.

A Cambridge-educated clergyman, William Kirby (1759–1850) published his first entomological work on the bees in his Suffolk parish. By contrast, the early writings of William Spence (c.1782–1860) were concerned with political economy. Having developed an interest in insects, Spence became acquainted with Kirby in 1805 and the pair collaborated on this influential four-volume illustrated work, originally published between 1815 and 1826. Spence researched for several months in the library of Sir Joseph Banks, to whom the work is dedicated, but illness later forced Kirby to complete the project. Significantly, he distanced himself from Spence's secular treatment of insect behaviour. Charles Darwin, who had the work with him aboard the Beagle, deemed this 'the best discussion on instincts ever published'.

Volume 4 is reissued here in its first edition of 1826, which was in the Beagle's library. The volume explores anatomy and physiology, and includes a bibliography and indexes.

Contents

37. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects (sensation)
38. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects continued (respiration)
39. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects continued (circulation)
40. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects continued (digestion)
41. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects continued (secretion)
42. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects continued (reproduction)
43. Internal anatomy and physiology of insects continued (motion)
44. Diseases of insects
45. Senses of insects
46. Orismology, or explanation of terms
47. System of insects
48. History of entomology
49. Geographical distribution of insects
50. On entomological instruments, and the best methods of collecting, breeding, and preserving insects
51. Investigation of insects

Appendix
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Explanation of the plates
Indexes

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Cancelled
By: William Kirby(Author), William Spence(Author)
658 pages, b/w illustrations
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