Historical Sketch Of The Generic Names Proposed For Butterflies

Historical Sketch of the Generic Names Proposed for Butterflies: A Contribution to Systematic Nomenclature is a book written by Samuel Hubbard Scudder in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of the generic names proposed for butterflies. It is a valuable resource for entomologists and biologists interested in the history of butterfly taxonomy and nomenclature. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific period in the development of butterfly taxonomy. The author provides detailed information on the individuals who proposed the various generic names, as well as the rationale behind their proposals. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography of relevant literature. Overall, Historical Sketch of the Generic Names Proposed for Butterflies is an important contribution to the field of butterfly taxonomy and nomenclature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating subject.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.