Collecting Specimens
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Jacket: paperpack. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A practical guide for naturalists and hobbyists alike, Collecting Specimens presents a thorough introduction to the art and science of collecting, preserving, and cataloguing natural history specimens. Written with the enthusiasm of a seasoned field naturalist, it instructs readers on the proper techniques for capturing, preparing, and storing a wide variety of invertebrates — from beetles and moths to butterflies and cicadas. The book details essential equipment, field methods, and preservation strategies that remain foundational to amateur entomology and natural history collecting. Part of the Pergamon Science Series, it serves as an authoritative and accessible reference for students, educators, and collectors seeking to build and maintain quality specimen collections.
Author: John Child
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Jacket: paperpack. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A practical guide for naturalists and hobbyists alike, Collecting Specimens presents a thorough introduction to the art and science of collecting, preserving, and cataloguing natural history specimens. Written with the enthusiasm of a seasoned field naturalist, it instructs readers on the proper techniques for capturing, preparing, and storing a wide variety of invertebrates — from beetles and moths to butterflies and cicadas. The book details essential equipment, field methods, and preservation strategies that remain foundational to amateur entomology and natural history collecting. Part of the Pergamon Science Series, it serves as an authoritative and accessible reference for students, educators, and collectors seeking to build and maintain quality specimen collections.