The butterfly guide : $b A pocket manual for the ready identification of the commoner species found in the United States and Canada

"The Butterfly Guide: A Pocket Manual for the Ready Identification of the Commoner Species Found in the United States and Canada" by W. J. Holland is a guide written in the style of a comprehensive study, meant to help people tell apart different types of butterflies in the United States and Canada. It's made for anyone from beginners to experts and relies on detailed pictures and explanations of many butterfly types. The beginning of the manual explains why it was made and how it builds on Holland’s previous works. Aiming to teach readers about the importance of butterflies and how they fit into the larger animal kingdom, starting with their classification as arthropods and their special physical features. The introduction also points out the new advancements in printing that allow for better, more realistic pictures of butterflies, which fill the pages after the opening explanation. Overall, the early part of the manual gives a strong base of information encouraging both observation and study of butterflies.