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Eleanor Ormerod, Ll. D., Economic Entomologist: Autobiography And Correspondence

Eleanor Ormerod, Ll. D., Economic Entomologist: Autobiography And Correspondence

Anne Ormerod, Eleanor
Wallace, Robert

Paperback

Biographies GeneralGeneral ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354596703
ISBN13: 9789354596704
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 8 2021
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A spark of curiosity about farming, science, and voice in Victorian Britain finds a vivid home in Eleanor Ormerod's autobiography and correspondence. A candid, reforming mind speaks through diary and letters, inviting readers into late nineteenth century england where agricultural pest management and practical entomology meet lived experience. This volume offers more than a memoir: it blends biography and correspondence with a keen eye on economic entomology ethics, showing how a dedicated woman shaped farmer education resources, inspired practical scientific writing, and influenced attitudes toward pest management. Readers gain insight into the craft of research-minded writing and the everyday labour of scientists who bridged laboratory thinking and farm practice. The book stands as a valuable library reference collection piece, illustrating the growth of women in science history and the broader currents of victorian britain agrarian reform. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition welcomes both casual readers and classic-literature collectors, offering a accessible pathway into the life of a pioneering entomologist whose letters illuminate ethics, advocacy, and enduring relevance for biography and correspondence, entomology for farmers, and the ongoing story of agricultural science.

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