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Thoreau`s Vision of Insects & the origins of American entomology

Essential reading for all interested in Henry Thoreau. This is the first full account of the insects in his writing. David Spooner identifies the insects and builds a comprehensive index of them in Thoreau`s work. It also deepens our reading of the Journal and Walden.

"much useful material" (Bradley Dean, Thoreau Society Newsletter)


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