Souvenirs entomologiques

About “Souvenirs entomologiques”

Fabre's Book of Insects is a non-fiction book that retells Jean-Henri Fabre's Souvenirs entomologiques, translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. It was retold by Mrs. Rodolph Stawell and illustrated by Edward Detmold. The book explores insects through their real-life behaviors, as well as their roles in mythology and folklore. It is part of a series of publications by Jean-Henri Fabre, known for his detailed observations of insect life. The work combines scientific information with cultural references, offering readers a blend of natural history and traditional stories about insects. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)