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.