The Canadian Entomologist (Volume Xxxiii)

The Canadian Entomologist (Volume Xxxiii)

 

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia de América
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9789354300486
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Observation, taxonomy and crisp field notes from Victorian-era Canada, bound within a single authoritative volume. A vital reference for naturalists. The Canadian Entomologist (Volume Xxxiii) by C.J.S. Bethune opens a window on nineteenth-century science: careful scientific insect studies, species descriptions and correspondence that illuminate how early researchers approached classification, distribution and practical identification. Part of a wider entomology journal collection long consulted by naturalists and researchers, this volume works as both a historical science publication and a hands-on insect identification guide for the observant reader. Whether you are drawn to Canadian natural history, tracing entomological research topics, or simply intrigued by the meticulous craft of Victorian inquiry, you will find a blend of technical rigour and readable reportage.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As a scholarly insect anthology and an academic reference work, Volume Xxxiii carries significance beyond individual articles: it records the methods, debates and nomenclature of an era that shaped continental study. Collectors of Bethune entomology works and students of historical science publication will appreciate the context and continuity this edition restores, while casual readers can enjoy the human scale of discovery that runs through every report. For museum curators and field naturalists the volume remains a useful touchstone; for historians and classic-literature collectors it becomes a primary exemplar of Victorian scientific writing. Accessible in tone yet exacting in content, the volume rewards both quick reference and slow reading, linking nineteenth century science to present-day entomological practice and contemporary interest in biodiversity. Practical yet reverent, this edition bridges past and present, offering both a source of research and a readable piece of nineteenth-century Canada for the shelves of libraries and private collections.

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