Scope and Contents
A book recording facts and observations about Jamaican ant species. It also includes two imaginative stories, perhaps intended for children, to explain their behaviour. It is illustrated by pen and ink sketches and water colours (50 pages).
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1944
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Simeon Albert Shaw (1856-1944) was a farmer of Hampton, New Hampshire, who served as the town’s first public librarian from 1881 to 1931. He developed a keen interest in natural history, particularly in ornithology and entomology. Shaw amassed a considerable collection of insect specimens which he donated to the University of New Hampshire.
Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
good condition
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The book belonged to H.J.H. Borley, Director of Game, Fish and Tsetse, Nyasaland. It was donated by his son-in-law Michael O'Donoghue in 2007.
Existence and Location of Copies
The illustrations from this volume have been digitised. Click on the digital object links to view the images on Cambridge Digital Library.
General
This description was entered by MJC.
Originator(s)
Shaw, Simeon Albert, 1856-1944, entomologist
- Date
- 2010-11-05 12:25:55+00:00
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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