The Butterfly Vivarium; or, Insect Home

The Butterfly Vivarium; or, Insect Home

Henry Noel Humphreys

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781023620284

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'The Butterfly Vivarium; or, Insect Home' by Henry Noel Humphreys offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of insect keeping during the mid-19th century. This practical guide provides detailed instructions on constructing and maintaining a vivarium specifically designed for butterflies and other insects. Humphreys’ work reflects the Victorian era’s burgeoning interest in natural history and the domestic study of wildlife. Readers will find valuable insights into the care, feeding, and observation of various insect species, along with advice on creating a suitable habitat that mimics their natural environment. This book serves as both a historical document and a testament to the enduring human fascination with the intricate lives of insects. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of entomology or the Victorian approach to natural science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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