The history of insects.
Bibliographic Citation:
The history of insects. Concord [N.H.] : John W. Moore & Co., 1832.
Contributor:
Barbauld, Mrs (Anna Letitia), 1743-1825.
John W. Moore & Co. pbl
Publisher:
John W. Moore & Co., 1832.
Notes:
  • Poem about insects by Anna Letitia Barbauld appears on title page verso.
  • First sentence: "Insects are so called from a separation in the middle of their bodies, seemingly cut into two parts, and joined together by a small ligature, as we see in wasps and common flies."
  • Includes 8 woodcuts.
  • Contents: Flea -- Grasshopper -- Dragon-fly -- Scorpion -- Honey-bee -- Elephant-beetle -- Butterfly.
  • Copy in McGill Library Rare Books and Special Collections: buff wrappers.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 9 x 6 cm.
Language:
English
Subject:
Insects -- Juvenile literature.
Natural history -- Juvenile literature.
Miniature books -- Specimens -- Juvenile literature.
Chapbooks -- Specimens.
Genre/Form:
Miniature books (Printing) -- (Concord) -- 1832.
Chapbooks -- New Hampshire -- Concord -- 19th century
Chapbook Category:
Geographical Description, Local History and Natural History
Call Number:
PN970 M66 H578 1832 Rare Books/Special Collections - Children's Collection
Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
Copyright:
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Link to this chapbook:
http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/chapbooks/fullrecord.php?ID=7512
Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_M66_H578_1832