Publisher's Synopsis
Black Widow: America's Most Poisonous Spider is a book written by Raymond W. Thorp that provides a comprehensive overview of the black widow spider. The book covers the history, biology, and behavior of this venomous arachnid, as well as its impact on human society. Thorp delves into the various species of black widow spiders found in North America, their habitats, and the dangers they pose to humans. He also explores the myths and misconceptions surrounding these spiders, and provides practical advice on how to avoid encounters with them. Black Widow: America's Most Poisonous Spider is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.