Author: Thomas Say
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Category : Entomology
Languages : en
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Book Description
Unsigned, undated draft manuscript on the impact of insects on the environment and the "human family," written by American entomologist and conchologist Thomas Say (1787-1834). Of insects, Say writes, "They are important instruments in the economy of nature for the rapid dissolution of dead animal & vegetable substances resolving them in conjunction with the elements to earth in order that their situations may be supplied by revolving generations." It is unclear if the manuscript was published.