Description
Book SynopsisExplores the myriad ways in which the insects have enriched our lives - culturally, economically, and aesthetically. This book describes how many of the valuable products insects have given us are made, how they were discovered, and how they have been used through time and across cultures.
Trade Review"Abuzz with obscure lore about a host of bugs that are as accommodating to humans as bedbugs, fleas, and mosquitoes are annoying." Natural History "Accessible, easy prose ready-made for a broad, curious audience." Publishers Weekly "Reading this book is like sitting at the feet of a favourite uncle on a winter evening beside a crackling fire." New Scientist "An easy-to-read book that is interesting and entertaining." Foreword "Professional yet conversational, Waldbauer's essays are an homage to a world that first fascinated him as a child." Audubon Magazine
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Note Introduction I. Insects People Like II. The Silk We Wear III. Dyeing the Cloth IV. Baubles, Bracelets, and Anklets V. Candles, Shellac, and Sealing Wax VI. Paper and Ink VII. Butterflies in Your Tummy VIII. Satisfying the Sweet Tooth IX. Cures and Nostrums X. Insect Pets and Performers Epilogue. The Ecological Context Selected References Acknowledgments Index
