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C. A. (Charles Aubrey) Ealand

b. 1877

A lively popular science writer and English entomologist, he made the small wonders of insects and the microscope feel vivid and approachable for general readers. His books explore animal behavior, insect life, and the hidden detail of the natural world with curiosity and clarity.

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The Romance of the Microscope An interesting description of its uses in all branches of science, industry, agriculture, and in the detection of crime, with a short account of its origin, history, and development

The Romance of the Microscope An interesting description of its uses in all branches of science, industry, agriculture, and in the detection of crime, with a short account of its origin, history, and development

by C. A. (Charles Aubrey) Ealand

About the author

Born in 1877, Charles Aubrey Ealand wrote under the name C. A. Ealand and was known as an English entomologist. He produced a range of accessible science books aimed at general readers rather than specialists, helping bring natural history to a wider audience.

His published works include Insects and Man, Insect Life, Insect Enemies, Animal Ingenuity of To-Day, and The Romance of the Microscope. Across these books, he returned again and again to close observation, showing how insects live, adapt, and interact with the world around them.

Library and public-domain records also show that his work continued to circulate widely after publication, especially among readers interested in natural history and early popular science. I could confirm his birth year, his identification as an entomologist, and several of his major titles, but I did not find a reliably verified portrait image to include.