Bøger af George Williams Peckham

In this classic study, the authors provide a detailed account of the behavior and morphology of the jumping spiders of North America. Drawing on their extensive fieldwork and research, they describe the hunting, mating, and social behavior of these fascinating creatures, as well as their remarkable eyesight and sense of touch. With its detailed illustrations and scientific rigor, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the natural history of spiders.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Discover the fascinating world of solitary wasps with this vivid and engaging study by Elizabeth and George Peckham. Based on years of close observation and careful research, this book offers insights into the behavior, morphology, and ecology of these often-overlooked insects. With beautiful illustrations and a lively writing style, On the Instincts and Habits of the Solitary Wasps is an essential guide for entomologists, ecologists, and nature lovers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Additional Observations On Sexual Selection In Spiders Of The Family Attidae: With Some Remarks On Mr. Wallace�������s Theory Of Sexual Ornamentation"" is a scientific book written by George Williams Peckham in 1890. The book focuses on the sexual selection process in spiders of the Attidae family, commonly known as jumping spiders. Peckham provides additional observations and insights into the mating behaviors and characteristics of these spiders, including their physical traits and behaviors that are used in mate selection. Additionally, Peckham discusses the theory of sexual ornamentation proposed by Alfred Russel Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin. Peckham provides his own remarks on the theory and how it relates to the sexual selection process in spiders. Overall, ""Additional Observations On Sexual Selection In Spiders Of The Family Attidae"" is a detailed and informative book for anyone interested in the study of spiders and their mating behaviors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information pertaining to wasps, with chapters on their habits, habitat, enemies, society, species, uses, and much, much more. "Wasps Social and Solitary" is highly recommended for those with an interest in these fascinating insects, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Communal Life", "Ammophila and Her Caterpillars", "The Great Golden Digger", "Several Little Wasps", "Crabro", "An Island Settlement", "The Burrowers", "The Wood-Borers", "The Spider-Hunters", "The Enemies of the Grasshopper", "Workers in Clay", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an introduction by John Burroughs and illustrations by James H. Emerton.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

""Spiders Of The Sub-Family Lyssomanae (1888)"" is a scientific book written by George Williams Peckham. The book focuses on the sub-family Lyssomanae of spiders and provides a detailed description of the various species found in this sub-family. The author has extensively studied these spiders and has included information on their morphology, behavior, and habitat. The book includes illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification of these spiders. It also includes a key to help readers identify the different species. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of spiders and their sub-families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Additional Observations On Sexual Selection In Spiders Of The Family Attidae: With Some Remarks On Mr. Wallace¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Theory Of Sexual Ornamentation"" is a scientific book written by George Williams Peckham in 1890. The book presents Peckham's findings on the sexual selection of spiders in the Attidae family, and also includes his thoughts on the theory of sexual ornamentation proposed by fellow scientist Alfred Russel Wallace. Peckham's observations are based on his extensive research on the mating behavior and physical characteristics of spiders in the Attidae family, and he provides detailed descriptions and analysis of their courtship rituals and physical features. The book is aimed at a scientific audience and provides valuable insights into the complex world of spider behavior and evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.