This book is a study of the Rocky Mountain locust, an insect species that was once a major pest of agricultural crops in North America. Charles Valentine Riley describes the life cycle of the locust, its behaviors, and the natural predators that help to keep its population in check. He also discusses the impact of the locust on farming communities, and the efforts made to control its spread.

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