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Observations on the making of cochineal, according to a relation had from an old Spaniard at Jamaica, who had lived many years in that part of the West-Indies where great quantities of that rich commodity are yearly made

Philosophical transactions (Royal Society (Great Britain) : 1683), 1691-06, Vol.17 (193), p.502-504

ISSN: 0260-7085 ;EISSN: 0260-7085 ;DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1686.0092

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  • Title:
    Observations on the making of cochineal, according to a relation had from an old Spaniard at Jamaica, who had lived many years in that part of the West-Indies where great quantities of that rich commodity are yearly made
  • Is Part Of: Philosophical transactions (Royal Society (Great Britain) : 1683), 1691-06, Vol.17 (193), p.502-504
  • Description: The Insect whereof it is made he confirms to be the same which we call the Lady-Bird, alias Cow-Lady, which he says at first appears like a small blister or little knob upon the Leaves of the Shurb on which they breed, which afterwards by the heat of the Sun, become a live Insect, as above, or small Grub.
  • Publisher: London: The Royal Society
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0260-7085
    EISSN: 0260-7085
    DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1686.0092
  • Source: Alma/SFX Local Collection
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