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 Linnæus; with references to the writings of Fabricius, and other systematic authors

By

Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

London, Printed for the author, by T. Bensley, 1798

Notes

The plates are hand-colored and some of them are dated 1799.

ESTC | T102037.

Subjects

China , Electronic books , Insects

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/t.174245
LCCN: https://lccn.loc.gov/25001039
Soulsby: 1232a