The Book of British Butterflies: A Practical Manual for Collectors and Naturalists is a comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Britain, written by William John Lucas and first published in 1893. The book provides detailed descriptions of all the species of butterflies found in Britain at the time, including information on their appearance, habitat, behaviour, and distribution.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides an introduction to the study of butterflies, including information on their life cycle, anatomy, and classification. The second section is a detailed guide to the individual species, with each butterfly given a full description and accompanying illustrations.The illustrations in the book are particularly noteworthy, with over 40 colour plates depicting the various species in exquisite detail. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a list of scientific names, making it an invaluable resource for both collectors and naturalists.Overall, The Book of British Butterflies is a fascinating and informative guide to the butterflies of Britain, and a testament to the author's passion for these beautiful insects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.