Insect Transformations by Rennie James (43 results)
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Published by Charles Knight, Pall Mall East, London, 1830
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of insect transformations, dispelling common myths and misconceptions about these fascinating creatures. The author challenges long-held beliefs, such as the spontaneous generation of insects from putrefying matter or blighting winds, providing… scientific evidence to support their arguments. Through meticulous observations and experiments, the author traces the life cycle of insects from eggs to adulthood, highlighting the remarkable adaptations and behaviors that enable them to thrive in diverse environments. The book also explores the complex relationships between insects and their host plants, showcasing the intricate web of interactions that support ecosystems. By shedding light on the hidden world of insect transformations, this book offers a deeper understanding of the natural world and its interconnectedness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 440 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
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Published by M A Nattali, 1847
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. [RENNIE, James]. Insect Miscellanies. Insect Transformations. Two volumes. xii, 420pp; xii, 420pp., engraved text illustrations in both volumes. Original blind stamped dark green cloth, with gilt decorated spines. Some slight rubbing to the extremities. 12mo. M.A. Nattali. 1847. ~ James Rennie (1…787-1867), graduated M.A. from Glasgow University where he had previously studied natural sciences. In 1821 he moved to London, and between 1830 to 1834 he was the first professor of natural history and zoology at King's College. He emigrated to Australia in 1840. These volumes were first published 1830-1.
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Published by Charles Knight, 1830
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. [RENNIE, James & WESTWOOD, John Obadiah]. Insect Architecture; Insect Transformations; Insect Miscellanies. First edition. Three volumes. xii, 420pp; xii, 420pp; xii, 414pp., woodcut illustrations in the text. A very good set bound in matching contemporary dark blue half calf, blind tooled and gi…lt ruled spines, gilt lettering. Marbled boards. Some foxing, most noticeable on the end-papers and paste-downs. 8vo. Charles Knight. 1830-1831. ~ James Rennie (1787- 1867, Adelaide) was a Scottish naturalist. From 1830 to 1834 he was professor of natural history and zoology at King's College, when his Chair was abolished due to a dearth of students. From then on he made his living as a natural history author, and emigrated to Australia in1840, where he ran the College High School in Elizabeth Street, Sydney, with an emphasis on the arts and natural history. He co-authored Insect Transformations with John Obadiah Westwood, Fellow of the Linnean Society and president of the Entomological Society of London (1852-1853).
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Published by Nattali & Bond, London, 1838
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Add to basketLeather. Condition: Very Good. A smartly bound copy of this scarce work on insects and their transformation in the life cycle, with illustrations. Scarce work. Illustrated throughout. Dated from the British Library. A comprehensive study on insects and their various transformations through the life cycle. With chapters on the eg…gs of insects, larvae, pupae, perfect insects, and much more. Written anonymously by James Rennie, a Scottish naturalist. Bound by Evans & Abbott, Bristol. Bound in full brown calf. Externally, smart with rubbing to the extremities and marks to the boards. Fading to the spine and a crack to the rear joint. Minor loss to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Light spotting to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper dated 1857. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
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Published by Charles Knight 1830-31, London, 1830
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. First edition. A smartly bound set of James Rennie's extensive scientific entomological textbooks, illustrated throughout. 'Insect Transformations', and 'Insect Miscellanies' are both first editions, 'Insect Architecture' is the second edition.Three brilliant scientific works on insects by Jam…es Rennie, detailed volumes which were published separately.Each volume is illustrated with in-text illustrations throughout.These three volumes provide a wide scope of information on all types of insects, fascinating works on entomology.Published as part of The Library of Entertaining Knowledge, a series founded by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Published by Charles Knight between 1829 and 1838, these works were intended as complementary volumes to the Society's Library of Useful Knowledge.Two pages of adverts to the rear of Volume III. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Spines are a little faded. A few light marks to the cloth. Small tear to the rear joint of Volume I. Hinges of Volume I are starting, as is the rear hinge of Volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
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Published by Charles Knight 1830-31, London, 1830
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A collection of three works on the topic of entomology, written by Scottish naturalist James Rennie and published as part of The Library of Entertaining Knowledge. First editions.Bound in the publisher's original cloth.Published as part of The Library of Entertaining Knowledge, a serie…s founded by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Published by Charles Knight between 1829 and 1838, these works were intended as complementary volumes to the Society's Library of Useful Knowledge.This trio of works all surround the field of entomology, with 'Insect Transformations'(1830), 'Insect Architecture'(1830) and 'Insect Miscellanies'(1831). Although these works compliment each other very well, they were each published as standalone volumes, complete in themselves.All three works were written by Scottish naturalist, James Rennie, who works as Professor of natural history and zoology at King's College, London, in the 1830s.Profusely illustrated with vignette sketches throughout each volume. Bound in the publisher's cloth. Externally, very good, with light bumping to the extremities and a little fraying to the spine head and tail. Fading to the spine and the odd mark to boards. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting in places. Some pages remain unopened. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 450. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1830 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 450.
