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The first seventeen chapters of the present book appeared some years ago, wholly or in part, in a version of Vol. I of the Souvenirs Entomologiques prepared by the author of Mademoiselle Mori for Messrs. Macmillan Co., by arrangement with whom I am now permitted to retranslate and republish them for the purpose of this collected and definite edition of Fabre's entomological works. Of the remainder, The Modern Theory of In stinct first saw the light in The English Re view and A n Unknown Sense, in an abbrevi ated form, in The Daily Mail.
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"The patience and the nicety of M. Fabre's observations are indeed amazing. His eyes see, and they see magical marvels."
-- Daily Express
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Considered "The Homer of Insects," Fabre's work laid the foundation for virtually all subsequent work in the field of entomology. Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915) is well known for his popularization of insect natural history, especially in the ten volumes of Souvenirs Entomoligiques.
Although a reclusive amateur, with no scientific training, he was an acute observer of insect behavior. He combined his observations (most made in his own backyard) with a humanistic writing style that made his books popular, at least later in his life; during most of his life, the successive volumes of Souvenirs Entomologiques attracted only mild attention. Fabre was 84 when the last volume appeared, and soon afterward he was "discovered." He was elected to numerous scientific societies, provided a government pension, and even the President of France came to visit him.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330149351
- ISBN 13 9781330149355
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages439
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the fascinating hunting techniques of a wasp species that targets Buprestid beetles as prey for its young. Unlike other wasps that paralyze their victims, these wasps inject a potent venom that causes a rapid and complete loss of movement without any visible signs of injury. The author, a renowned entomologist, meticulously observed and analyzed the wasps' hunting and prey-preservation methods, revealing their extraordinary precision and skill. Through detailed descriptions and insightful commentary, this book sheds light on the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these insects, offering a valuable contribution to our understanding of the diversity and complexity of the natural world. Its pages are filled with vivid accounts of the wasps' hunting strategies, the preservation of their prey, and the vital role they play within the ecosystem, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the wonders of nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330149355_0
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