The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, Vol. 57: January to December 1945 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Malcolm Burr

9780266796190: The Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, Vol. 57: January to December 1945 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266796192 ISBN 13: 9780266796190

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a small Mediterranean outpost through the eyes of a field naturalist.

A concise travel-essay style piece documents a quiet island in the Sea of Marmora, blending landscape description with close notes on local wildlife and seasonal change. The author reflects on the island’s history, its rugged shore, and the plants and creatures that survive in a dry, wind-swept setting.

The Island of Platy offers a vivid snapshot of a remote site: the ruined castle, windbreaks of olive and fig trees, and a landscape where Ferula stalks rise tall above scorched earth. The piece blends atmospheric travel writing with practical observation, noting lizards, butterflies, crickets, and mantids, as well as the impact of a bush fire on the habitat. Readers will sense the late-summer heat and the feel of a place that has long attracted writers and scientists alike.
What you’ll experience:

Descriptive portraits of Platy’s terrain, climate, and plants, from dry grasses to drought-browned ground.
Field notes on reptiles and insects, including a dominant lizard form and various Orthoptera and Mantids.
Hints of regional history and the island’s place in a broader Mediterranean landscape.
Personal reflections on travel, timing, and the challenges of field observation in a remote setting.

A good choice for readers who enjoy natural history travel writing, and for those curious about insect life in small island ecosystems. Ideal for fans of field notes and descriptive nature writing.

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