die den Humboldt-Brüdern einst als Spielplatz und Goethe als Schattenspender diente

Dem wachsamsten Tier der Welt verfällt Joachim Sartorius schon als Kind in Tunis

ein 35-jähriger Architekt

featuring a new foreword by William Fiennes and specially commissioned wood engravings

Emperors, Admirals and Chimney Sweepers : The naming of butterfl Martin Shaw die den Humboldt-Brüdern einst alsMany have remarked on the poetic names of our butterflies and moths. Their beauty fires our imaginations. Some are named after human occupations and social rank: Emperors, footmen, a miller, quakers, lackeys, `rustics' and chimney sweeps. Still more are named after animals: tigers, hawks, goats, sharks, even pug dogs. There are species named after jewels, musical instruments, fabrics, letters, carpets, flowers, heraldry and shells. Some names are