Description

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.