Bücher von George Williams Peckham

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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

""Spiders Of The Sub-Family Lyssomanae (1888)"" is a scientific book written by George Williams Peckham. The book focuses on the sub-family Lyssomanae of spiders and provides a detailed description of the various species found in this sub-family. The author has extensively studied these spiders and has included information on their morphology, behavior, and habitat. The book includes illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification of these spiders. It also includes a key to help readers identify the different species. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of spiders and their sub-families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Additional Observations On Sexual Selection In Spiders Of The Family Attidae: With Some Remarks On Mr. Wallace¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Theory Of Sexual Ornamentation"" is a scientific book written by George Williams Peckham in 1890. The book presents Peckham's findings on the sexual selection of spiders in the Attidae family, and also includes his thoughts on the theory of sexual ornamentation proposed by fellow scientist Alfred Russel Wallace. Peckham's observations are based on his extensive research on the mating behavior and physical characteristics of spiders in the Attidae family, and he provides detailed descriptions and analysis of their courtship rituals and physical features. The book is aimed at a scientific audience and provides valuable insights into the complex world of spider behavior and evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.