This edition had all images removed.
Title: Insect manufactures
Original Publication: London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1847.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Insect Manufactures" by Anonymous is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the fascinating world of insect production, detailing the various materials insects manufacture, such as silk, wax, and honey, which are of great utility to humans. The book delves into the intricate processes by which different insects contribute to these valuable resources, highlighting the skill and ingenuity of these small creatures. The beginning of this text introduces the concept of insect manufacturing, emphasizing the surprising complexity of the processes involved. It discusses the various products of insect labor—from silk spun by caterpillars and silkworms to the honey and wax produced by bees. The detailed descriptions bring the reader closer to understanding how these insects create their habitats and food sources, revealing a world where even the smallest creatures play a significant role in human life. The opening serves as an engaging preamble, setting the stage for further exploration into the specific insect capabilities to be covered in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 73626
Published: May 14, 2024
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: Natural history
Subject: Insects
Subject: Insects -- Behavior
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Insect manufactures
Original Publication: London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1847.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Insect Manufactures" by Anonymous is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the fascinating world of insect production, detailing the various materials insects manufacture, such as silk, wax, and honey, which are of great utility to humans. The book delves into the intricate processes by which different insects contribute to these valuable resources, highlighting the skill and ingenuity of these small creatures. The beginning of this text introduces the concept of insect manufacturing, emphasizing the surprising complexity of the processes involved. It discusses the various products of insect labor—from silk spun by caterpillars and silkworms to the honey and wax produced by bees. The detailed descriptions bring the reader closer to understanding how these insects create their habitats and food sources, revealing a world where even the smallest creatures play a significant role in human life. The opening serves as an engaging preamble, setting the stage for further exploration into the specific insect capabilities to be covered in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 73626
Published: May 14, 2024
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: Natural history
Subject: Insects
Subject: Insects -- Behavior
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.