Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions. / A Complete Collection of the Legends, Superstitions, Beliefs, and Ominous Signs Connected with Insects; Together with Their Uses in Medicine, Art, and as Food; and a Summary of Their Remarkable Injuries and Appearances.

A compilation of historical, folkloric, and practical material concerning insects, spiders, and scorpions, drawn from chronicles, travel narratives, and scientific sources. Organized by taxonomic groups, it presents legends, superstitions, omens, and anecdotes alongside accounts of medicinal, artistic, and culinary uses and descriptions of injuries or nuisances attributed to particular species. Numerous authorities are cited to document cultural beliefs and remedies connected to specific insects. Emphasizing curious and documentary facts rather than detailed anatomy or classification, the collection surveys human interactions with and attitudes toward many insect families across diverse times and places.