{"product_id":"the-insect-guide-ralph-swain-1949","title":"The Insect Guide, Ralph B. Swain, Illustrated by SuZan N. Swain, 1949","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Insect Guide, Ralph B. Swain, Illustrated by SuZan N. Swain, 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho wrote it: The Insect Guide, Orders and Major Families of North American Insects, is by entomologist Ralph B. Swain of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, illustrated by SuZan N. Swain, and published by Doubleday in 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's about: A friendly, non-technical guide to recognizing, collecting, and appreciating the insects of the United States and Canada, with a picture key that ties each illustration to the text. It was written for curious naturalists rather than specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial features: There are 454 illustrations, 330 of them in full color, and SuZan Swain's detailed drawings of beetles, moths, and their relatives are works of art in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Rose cloth hardcover with gilt butterfly stamping. Dust jacket present with chips, edge wear, and a torn area at the top of the back panel. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks so much for visiting,\u003cbr\u003e\n❤️ Jess\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67563894505762,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0709\/9951\/files\/IMG_6277.jpg?v=1792529282","url":"https:\/\/prettyoldbooks.com\/products\/the-insect-guide-ralph-swain-1949","provider":"Pretty Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}