Studying Insects: A Practical Guide
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For the naturalist, student, or curious observer who has ever watched an insect and wondered how to look closer, Studying Insects: A Practical Guide is the definitive handbook for amateur and professional entomologists alike. R. L. E. Ford presents a thorough, accessible manual that instructs readers in the methods and techniques of collecting, identifying, and observing insects in the field and laboratory, illustrated with 47 precise line drawings and 16 pages of plates in both colour and black and white. Published by the respected Frederick Warne imprint — a house synonymous with quality natural history titles — this volume reflects the mid-twentieth century tradition of rigorous, hands-on scientific fieldwork presented in a format accessible to all levels of enthusiasm and expertise. Ford's writing is methodical yet engaging, guiding the reader through entomological practice with clarity and authority. Whether you are mounting your first specimen or refining years of fieldwork, this practical guide will leave you questioning just how much of the insect world remains undiscovered beneath your feet.
Author: R. L. E. Ford
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For the naturalist, student, or curious observer who has ever watched an insect and wondered how to look closer, Studying Insects: A Practical Guide is the definitive handbook for amateur and professional entomologists alike. R. L. E. Ford presents a thorough, accessible manual that instructs readers in the methods and techniques of collecting, identifying, and observing insects in the field and laboratory, illustrated with 47 precise line drawings and 16 pages of plates in both colour and black and white. Published by the respected Frederick Warne imprint — a house synonymous with quality natural history titles — this volume reflects the mid-twentieth century tradition of rigorous, hands-on scientific fieldwork presented in a format accessible to all levels of enthusiasm and expertise. Ford's writing is methodical yet engaging, guiding the reader through entomological practice with clarity and authority. Whether you are mounting your first specimen or refining years of fieldwork, this practical guide will leave you questioning just how much of the insect world remains undiscovered beneath your feet.