On the Variation of Species With Especial Reference to the Insecta; Followed by an Inquiry Into the Nature of Genera

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, History, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book On the Variation of Species With Especial Reference to the Insecta; Followed by an Inquiry Into the Nature of Genera by Thomas Vernon Wollaston, Library of Alexandria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas Vernon Wollaston ISBN: 9781465518293
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Thomas Vernon Wollaston
ISBN: 9781465518293
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

To make a dry subject entertaining, is impossible; but to render it, at any rate, readable, has been my endeavour in the following pages. How far I have succeeded in the experiment, it is not for me to decide. It having been suggested, by several of my friends, that it might be desirable to bring together into a small compass some of the evidence on Insect variation (with reference to external disturbing causes) which my researches in the Madeira Islands have supplied me with, I have been encouraged to do so: and I have added numerous conclusions from Other data also, which have from time to time fallen in my way,—so as to confer on the volume a more practical interest, for the general naturalist. One of my main objects, however, has been to call attention to the fact, that the Annulosa have not been hitherto sufficiently considered, in the great questions arising out of the distribution of animals and plants; hoping that, by so doing, some few of our British entomologists, who have not looked into this branch of their science, may be induced to enlist themselves in the cause of Insect geography. If such a result be brought about; or if I be fortunate enough to open for discussion any of the topics which have been touched upon, and so lead to a more perfect solution of the problems which I have attempted to explain, I shall consider myself more than repaid

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

To make a dry subject entertaining, is impossible; but to render it, at any rate, readable, has been my endeavour in the following pages. How far I have succeeded in the experiment, it is not for me to decide. It having been suggested, by several of my friends, that it might be desirable to bring together into a small compass some of the evidence on Insect variation (with reference to external disturbing causes) which my researches in the Madeira Islands have supplied me with, I have been encouraged to do so: and I have added numerous conclusions from Other data also, which have from time to time fallen in my way,—so as to confer on the volume a more practical interest, for the general naturalist. One of my main objects, however, has been to call attention to the fact, that the Annulosa have not been hitherto sufficiently considered, in the great questions arising out of the distribution of animals and plants; hoping that, by so doing, some few of our British entomologists, who have not looked into this branch of their science, may be induced to enlist themselves in the cause of Insect geography. If such a result be brought about; or if I be fortunate enough to open for discussion any of the topics which have been touched upon, and so lead to a more perfect solution of the problems which I have attempted to explain, I shall consider myself more than repaid

More books from Library of Alexandria

Cover of the book The Disentanglers by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book The Revolt Against Civilization: The Menace of the Under Man by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall (Complete) by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Old Rose and Silver by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Geographic Variation in the North American Cyprinid Fish, Hybopsis Gracilis by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book A Nest of Linnets by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book A Barren Title: A Novel by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Biographical Essays by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Across the Salt Seas: A Romance of the War of Succession by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Carnet d'un inconnu (Stépantchikovo) by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book L'Argentina Vista Come è by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Forty Thousand Miles Over Land and Water: The Journal of a Tour Through the British Empire and America by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Letters of Abelard and Heloise to Which Is Prefix’d a Particular Account of Their Lives, Amours, and Misfortunes by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night (Complete) by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
Cover of the book Phoebe, Junior by Thomas Vernon Wollaston
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy