Also published by Mr. Van Voorst, 
A FAMILIAR INTRODUCTION 
TO THE 
HISTORY OF INSECTS. 
By EDWARD NEWMAN. 
In cloth hoards^ 8w., 12s. 
This work is illustrated by a profusion of engravings, exe- 
cuted in the first style of the art, from the author's own drawings 
on the wood. It is divided into four parts. The first gives a 
detailed account of the habits and manners of the most inte- 
resting insects, and a description of their wonderful transforma- 
tions. The second treats of capturing, killing and preserving 
insects, and of constructing cabinets : the most ample details 
are given, and the author has taken especial pains to explain the 
most expeditious modes of killing insects, in order to inflict no 
unnecessary pain on the insects themselves, and also to save the 
feelings of the humane and kind-hearted. In the third part the 
author describes, in an easy and popular manner, the structure 
of insects, using language which all may understand, yet never 
deviating from scientific accuracy. The fourth part gives a 
sketch of the classification of insects ; and the work concludes 
with an Alphabetical Index, each technical word having an ex- 
planation as well as reference. 
" The work throughout is clearly written, in many parts with animation and 
spirit — the result of an active mind distinctly perceiving what it intends to con- 
vey." — Spectator. 
" A volume which is likely to be very serviceable to the beginner. It is 
very carefully illustrated by numerous and well -executed wood engravings." — 
Morning Herald. 
" This volume, one of the best familiar introductions to Entomology we 
have met with, we recommend to those desirous of acquiring accurate elemen- 
tary information on the history, general physiology, classification, and mode of 
preserving insects." — Professor Jameson's Journal. 
" We have here a complete popular treatise. It is a kind of first book on 
Entomology, but may answer every purpose to nine-tenths of students." — TaWs 
Edinburgh Magazirie. 
"A very acceptable mixture of the dulce et utile. Mr. Newman does not 
take too much knowledge for granted, but, beginning at the beginning, fairly 
illustrates his subject. We cordially recommend his volume not only to ento- 
mological students, but to all lovers of animate Nature." — Literary Gazette. 
" The charm of this volume is, that it is written in a frank and explanatory 
spirit, which will be quite as intelligible and captivating to a child as to a man. 
There are no mysteries of science buried under ominous italics in its pages." — 
Atlas. 
" The best popular guide to the study of Entomology is Newman's ' Fami- 
liar Introduction to the History of Insects.' " — Westminster Review. 
