American Entomology, or Descriptions of the Insects of North America

"American Entomology, or Descriptions of the Insects of North America," Volume 1, by Thomas Say, offers a detailed look at the insect life of early 19th-century America. Illustrated with meticulously drawn and colored figures, this work provides valuable insights into the natural history of the period. Say's careful descriptions and artistic renderings make this book a significant contribution to the field of entomology and a fascinating glimpse into the biodiversity of the United States during the early 1800s. This volume serves as a primary source for understanding both scientific practices and artistic techniques of the era, appealing to historians of science, naturalists, and those interested in the visual representation of the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.