(1) Everyday Doings of Insects (2) The Great Little Insect

Abstract

THESE two books, as may be gathered from their titles, are written essentially for the instruction and entertainment of lay readers. Their author, who is curator of insects at the Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park, London, is well qualified to enlighten the public as to many of the facts and theories respective to insect life. In her official position she is enabled to judge to a large extent what type of book will meet the demands which she is catering for. Both volumes are written in a clear, attractive style and with a “freshness” that comes as the result of a first-hand acquaintance with the objects concerned.

(1) Everyday Doings of Insects.

By Evelyn Cheesman. Pp. 245. (London, Calcutta and Sydney: G. G. Harrap and Co., Ltd., 1924.) 7s. 6d.

(2) The Great Little Insect.

By Evelyn Cheesman. Pp. 256. (London: Hodder and Stoughton, Ltd., 1924.) 6s. net.