Genre:

Letter

Subjects:

Entomology, Wonder

People mentioned:

Denis B Quatremère D'Isjonval

Publications cited:

Journal de Physique Philosophical Magazine

    The article discusses the manner in which spiders create their webs. It is prefaced by some introductory remarks on the 'wonderful skill and exquisite performances' of the diminutive works of creation, and the fact that 'the works of many insects have puzzled our greatest naturalists'.