This book contains a fascinating account of some of the authors experiences as a naturalist living near The Limberlost, a swamp in north-eastern Michigan, North America. With masterful descriptions of moths and astute observation about nature and life in general, Gene Stratton-Porter's "Moths of the limberlost" constitutes a must-have for nature lovers everywhere. Gene Stratton-Porter (1863 - 1924) was an American naturalist, photographer, and author. She is famous for being one of the first ever women to start a movie production company. Contents include: "Moths of the Limberlost," "Moths, Eggs, Caterpillars, Winter Quarters," "The Robin Moth: Ceropia," "The Yellow Emperor: Eacles Imperialis," "The Lady Bird: Deilephila Lineata," "Moths of the Moon: Actias Luna," "Kind of the Hollyhocks: Protoparce Celeus," "Hera of the Corn: Hyperchira Lo," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
- | Author: Gene Stratton-Porter
- | Publisher: White Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 29, 2016
- | Number of Pages: 206 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/NATURE
- | ISBN-10: 1473329957
- | ISBN-13: 9781473329959