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Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir
1861
1927
Shipley, Arthur Everett, Sir
More Minor Horrors
Cockroaches (Periplaneta) -- The bot- or warble-fly (Hypoderma) -- The mosquito (Anopheles maculipennis) -- The yellow-fever mosquito (Stegomyia calopus) -- The biscuit-'weevil' (Anobium paniceum) -- The fig-moth (Ephestia cautella) -- The stable-fly (Stomoxys) -- Rats (Mus or Epimys) -- The field-mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus).
Peter Becker, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"More Minor Horrors" by Sir A. E. Shipley is a collection of writings focused on the pests and minor nuisances caused by various insects, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a follow-up to "The Minor Horrors of War," exploring common household and environmental pests that affect human lives and activities. The opening chapters delve into the details of cockroaches, their characteristics, behaviors, and the troubles they present in both domestic and military settings. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the cockroach, detailing its history of introduction to England and its adaptations to human habitation. Shipley examines the physical attributes of cockroaches, including their rapid movements and their diet, which consists of nearly everything available to them. He humorously notes their association with human activity, their irritating presence, and the challenges they present when infesting ships and homes. This blend of informative content and wit sets the tone for what appears to be a thorough yet engaging exploration of various "minor horrors" posed by these ubiquitous insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Insects as carriers of disease
Insect pests
Animals as carriers of disease
Pests
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