Eleanor Ormerod, LL. D., Economic Entomologist : Autobiography and Correspondence
By Eleanor A. Ormerod
Length14h
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In "Eleanor Ormerod, LL. D., Economic Entomologist: Autobiography and Correspondence," the reader is offered an intimate exploration of the life and thoughts of one of the pioneering figures in economic entomology. Ormerod's literary style is marked by clarity and precision, embodying the scientific rigor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries while also infusing her correspondence with a personal touch that reveals her passion for both insects and their impact on agriculture. The work serves as both a memoir and a scholarly document, providing critical insights into the intersection of science and society, especially during a time when economic pressures significantly influenced agricultural practices and pest management strategies. Eleanor A. Ormerod was an extraordinary figure, often overlooked in the male-dominated field of her time. Born in 1828, her keen observations and meticulous research contributed significantly to the emerging discipline of agricultural science. Ormerod's advocacy for evidence-based entomological studies arose from her personal encounters with agricultural challenges in Britain, motivating her lifelong mission to educate farmers on pest management and ecological balance. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of science, gender studies, and agricultural practices. Ormerod's journey illuminates the challenges faced by women in science and offers transformative insights that resonate with contemporary discussions about sustainable agriculture. It is a compelling read that not only informs but also inspires admiration for the pioneering spirit of one of the field's trailblazers.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length14 hrs
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT
3LIST OF FULL-PAGE PLATES
4CHAPTER I BIRTH, CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION
5CHAPTER II PARENTAGE
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6CHAPTER III REMINISCENCES OF SEDBURY BY MISS DIANA LATHAM[10]
7CHAPTER IV CHURCH AND PARISH
8CHAPTER V SEVERN AND WYE
9CHAPTER VI TRAVELLING BY COACH, FERRY, AND RAILWAY
10CHAPTER VII CHARTIST RISING IN MONMOUTHSHIRE IN 1839
11CHAPTER VIII BEGINNING THE STUDY OF ENTOMOLOGY, COLLECTIONS OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGICAL SPECIMENS, AND FAMILY DISPERSAL.
12CHAPTER IX COMMENCEMENT AND PROGRESS OF ANNUAL REPORTS OF OBSERVATIONS OF INJURIOUS INSECTS
13CHAPTER X SAMPLES OF LEGAL EXPERIENCES
14CHAPTER XI BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY THE EDITOR
15CHAPTER XII BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BY THE EDITOR (continued)
16CHAPTER XIII LETTERS TO COLONEL COUSSMAKER AND MR. ROBERT SERVICE
17To Colonel Coussmaker, Westwood, near Guildford.
18To Robert Service, Esq., Maxwelltown, Dumfries.
19CHAPTER XIV LETTERS TO MR. WILLIAM BAILEY.: To Wm. Bailey, Esq., Aldersey, Grammar School, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire.
20CHAPTER XV LETTERS TO MR. D. D. GIBB: To D. D. Gibb, Esq., Assembly Manor Farm, Lymington.[60]
21CHAPTER XVI LETTERS TO MR. GRIMSHAW, MR. WISE, AND MR. TEGETMEIER
22To Percy H. Grimshaw, Esq., F.E.S., &c., Museum of Science and Art, Edinburgh.
23To Charles D. Wise, Esq., Estate Office, Toddington, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
24To W. B. Tegetmeier, Esq., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U.[66]
25CHAPTER XVII LETTERS TO MR. MARTIN, MR. GEORGE, MR. CONNOLD AND MESSRS. COLEMAN AND SONS
26To the Rev. John Martin, Charley Hall, Loughborough.
27To A. W. George, Esq., Sedbury, Tidenham, Chepstow, Agent on Sedbury Estate.
28To Edward T. Connold, Esq., F.E.S., Hon. General Secretary, Hastings and St. Leonards Natural History Society.
29To Messrs. W. J. Coleman & Sons, Fruit, Pea, and Potato Salesmen, Covent Garden Market.
30CHAPTER XVIII LETTERS TO PROFESSOR RILEY AND DR. HOWARD
31To Professor Riley, Entomologist to the Agricultural Department, Washington, U.S.A.
32To Dr. L. O. Howard, Entomologist U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington.
33CHAPTER XIX LETTERS TO DR. J. FLETCHER: To Dr. J. Fletcher, Dominion Entomologist, Ottawa, Canada.
34CHAPTER XX LETTERS TO DR. J. FLETCHER (continued) AND TO DR. BETHUNE: To Dr. J. Fletcher, Dominion Entomologist, Ottawa, Canada.
35CHAPTER XXI LETTERS TO DRS. RITZEMA BOS, SCHÖYEN, REUTER AND NALEPA, MR. LOUNSBURY AND MR. FULLER
36To Professor J. Ritzema Bos, Amsterdam.
37To Dr. W. M. Schöyen, State Entomologist, Christiania.
38To Dr. Enzio Reuter, Helsingfors, Finland.
39To Professor Dr. Alfred Nalepa, Gmunden, Vienna.
40To Claude Fuller, Esq., Entomologist Department of Agriculture, Pietermaritzburg, Natal.
41CHAPTER XXII LETTERS TO MR. JANSON AND MR. MEDD: To J. C. Medd, Esq., Stratton, Cirencester.
42CHAPTER XXIII LETTERS TO PROFESSOR ROBERT WALLACE BEFORE 1900: To Professor Robert Wallace, University of Edinburgh.
43CHAPTER XXIV LETTERS TO PROFESSOR WALLACE ON THE LL.D. OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
44To Professor Robert Wallace, University, Edinburgh.
45Professor Wallace to Miss E. A. Ormerod.
46CHAPTER XXV LETTERS TO PROFESSOR WALLACE AFTER THE GRADUATION: To Professor Robert Wallace, University Edinburgh.
47CHAPTER XXVI LETTERS TO PROFESSOR WALLACE (concluded)
48APPENDICES
49Appendix A (p. 37).
50Appendix B (p. 67).
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