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Drury, Dru
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1803
Drury, D. (Dru)
Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah)
1805
1893
Westwood, John Obadiah
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 3
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"Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 3" by Dru Drury is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the comprehensive examination of exotic insects, featuring detailed figures and descriptions of various species, interspersed with insightful commentary on their nature and properties. The work aims to enhance the understanding of entomology during the time while cataloging the stunning diversity of insects found in far-flung regions. The opening of this volume begins with a reflective preface in which the author expresses gratitude for the reception of the previous volumes. Drury discusses the challenges he faced in completing this work, including his health and the difficulties inherent in collaborating with artists to produce accurate illustrations. He explains the meticulous process of translating his observations and collections into well-documented descriptions and acknowledges the contributions of fellow naturalists, specifically Mr. Smeathman, whose observations have enriched the text. In this preface, readers are assured of the scholarly integrity and the effort invested in presenting the unknown intricacies of insect life, setting a tone of both diligence and passion for natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Insects -- Pictorial works
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