'A History of the American Entomological Society' is a comprehensive account of the society's first 50 years, from its founding in 1859 to 1909. The authors, Ezra Townsend Cresson and Henry Christopher McCook, were both prominent members of the society, and their insights provide a valuable perspective on the organization's history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American entomology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.