An epitome of the natural history of the insects of China : comprising figures and descriptions of Upwards of One Hundred New, Singular, and Beautiful Species; Together with Some that are of Importance in Medicine, Domestic Economy, &c. the Figures are Accurately Drawn, Engraved, and Coloured, from Specimens of the Insects; the Descriptions are Arranged According to the System of Linnaeus; with References to the Writings of Fabricius, and Other Systematic Authors. By E. Donovan, Author of the Natural History of British Insects, &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Insects--China.

Insects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([98]p.,plates )

Other Title:

Epitome of the natural history of the insects of China

Place of Publication:

London : printed for the author, by T. Bensley; and sold by White, Fleet-Street; Faulder, Bond-Street; Bell, Oxford-Street, &c., 1798.

Notes:

Reissued in 1805 with an additional titlepage as part 1 of 'General illustration of entomology'.

Some of the plates are dated 1799.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T102037.

OCLC:

642244719