The Book of the Fly by George Hurlstone Hardy
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| Author | George Hurlstone Hardy, 1845-1930? |
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| Title |
The Book of the Fly A nature study of the house-fly and its kin, the fly plague and a cure |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Book of the Fly" by George Hurlstone Hardy is a nature study written in the early 20th century. This informative work explores the house-fly and its impact on human health, addressing the growing concerns over its role as a vector for diseases. The author aims to present scientific concepts in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both general readers and specialists interested in entomology. At the start of the book, Hardy emphasizes the significance of understanding house-flies amidst their nuisance and potential danger to public health. The opening chapter discusses how the house-fly thrives in human-created environments, pinpointing it as a product of human insanitation. He contrasts the house-fly with other common fly species, stressing its economic and hygienic implications. Through a blend of personal anecdote and scientific inquiry, Hardy sets the stage for further examination of the fly's habits, lifecycle, and the consequential measures humans can take to mitigate its impact on health and sanitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Flies |
| Subject | Insect pests |
| Subject | Housefly |
| Subject | Flies -- Control |
| Subject | Housefly -- Control |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56129 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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