The Leicestershire Coleopterists: 200 Years of beetle-hunting

Description:

While working on the local fauna the author became aware of the activities of previous generations of Leicestershire coleopterists. They not only recorded the beetles that lived here in times past, but also left a 200 year history of scientific accomplishment mixed with eccentricities. This book reveals the characters who became fascinated by a hidden world beneath their feet. They came from every conceivable social background and pursued their interests in some surprising ways.