Sir John Lubbock

1834–1913

1 series 1 book in order

Sir John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury (1834–1913), was an English banker, Liberal politician, philanthropist, scientist, and polymath. He made significant contributions to archaeology, ethnography, and several branches of biology, coined the terms "Palaeolithic" and "Neolithic", and introduced the first law protecting the UK's archaeological and architectural heritage. He is the author of Ants, Bees, and Wasps, published in The International Scientific Series.

Born: 1834
Known for: The International Scientific Series

Series by Sir John Lubbock

The International Scientific Series

1 book in order · 1882

Ants, bees, and wasps

1882 · Sir John Lubbock

The book provides an overview of the structure, habits, and instincts of ants, bees, and wasps, drawing on observations and scientific inquiry. It…
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