Front Cover of Wasps - Social and Solitary by George Williams Peckham ISBN:9781528710022
Front Cover of Wasps - Social and Solitary by George Williams Peckham ISBN:9781528710022
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Wasps – Social and Solitary

With an Introduction by John Burroughs - Illustrated by James H. Emerton

Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information pertaining to wasps, with chapters on their habits, habitat, enemies, society, species, uses, and much, much more.

£17.99

£17.99

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Author

George Williams Peckham

Imprint

Home Farm Books

Categories

Beekeeping

Farming & Agriculture

Insects & Spiders

Nature & Natural World

Sustainable Agriculture

Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

Wildlife, Animals & Insects

ISBN

9781528710022

Formats Available

Pages

328

Publication Date

24 December 2018

Weight 418.6728 kg

Book Description

Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information pertaining to wasps, with chapters on their habits, habitat, enemies, society, species, uses, and much, much more. “Wasps Social and Solitary” is highly recommended for those with an interest in these fascinating insects, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Communal Life”, “Ammophila and Her Caterpillars”, “The Great Golden Digger”, “Several Little Wasps”, “Crabro”, “An Island Settlement”, “The Burrowers”, “The Wood-Borers”, “The Spider-Hunters”, “The Enemies of the Grasshopper”, “Workers in Clay”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an introduction by John Burroughs and illustrations by James H. Emerton.

Additional information

Author

George Williams Peckham

Imprint

Home Farm Books

Categories

Beekeeping

Farming & Agriculture

Insects & Spiders

Nature & Natural World

Sustainable Agriculture

Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

Wildlife, Animals & Insects

ISBN

9781528710022

Formats Available

Pages

328

Publication Date

24 December 2018

Weight 418.6728 kg
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