British Butterflies and Their Collectors

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British Butterflies and Their Collectors is written by Michael A. Salmon and published by Univ of California Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0520229630 (ISBN 10) and 9780520229631 (ISBN 13).

This entertaining and informative book traces the history of butterfly collection in Britain from the 17th century, when the study of natural history had its beginnings. Laced with anecdotes and quotations, the beautifully illustrated volume describes the equipment used and gives brief biographies of 101 deceased lepidopterists. 58 illustrations, 42 in color.