How to Know the Insects

This spiral-bound edition of "How To Know The Insects" is in good condition, with minor wear on the cover edges. The pages are clean and intact, with a personal inscription on the title page. The binding is secure, making it suitable for field use. There is no dust jacket, as the book is designed for practical handling.

"How To Know The Insects" by H. E. Jaques, published by Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers in 1947, is a comprehensive guide to the identification and study of insects. This second edition, part of the Pictured Key Nature Series, is a practical resource for entomologists and nature enthusiasts, offering detailed illustrations and descriptions to aid in the recognition of various insect families. H. E. Jaques, a professor of biology at Iowa Wesleyan College, brings his expertise to this accessible and informative work. The book is spiral-bound, facilitating easy use in the field, and includes an inscription dated 1973. While the book is not a first edition, its specialized content and practical format make it a valuable addition to any collection of natural science literature. The condition of the book is well-preserved, with no dust jacket as it is spiral-bound.