Reviewing the work of one of the greatest beetle collectors: Napoleon's General Dejean
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 16:01
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A soldier, general and politician, Pierre Dejean found his place in history for a different reason -- as one of the greatest beetle collectors. His figure represents a romantic reading of a fearless insect enthusiast who was not afraid to stop on the battlefield to collect a small insect.