The Locust Plague In The United States: Being More Particularly A Treatise On The Rocky Mountain Locust Or So-Called Grasshopper (1877)

By Charles Valentine Riley

Book Overview

The Locust Plague in the United States is a book written by Charles Valentine Riley in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the Rocky Mountain Locust, also known as the Grasshopper, which caused a massive plague in the United States during the 1870s. The book covers the life cycle and habits of the locust, as well as its impact on agriculture and the economy. It also includes descriptions of the devastation caused by the locusts and the efforts made to control the plague. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of agriculture and the impact of natural disasters on society.As It Occurs East Of The Rocky Mountains, With Practical Recommendations For Its Destruction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120899702
• ISBN13: 9781120899705
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"