Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 280) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 arkansas The map is a reflection

The map is a reflection of the country's newfound independence and its desire to promote tourism

suggesting a cosmos of “small worlds” in motion

that remains a coveted piece for collectors and historians alike

making it not only a navigational tool but also a work of art

rail lines and new boulevards spurred rapid growth in the suburbs around Paris

Beetles (Coleoptera, Plate 280) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 arkansas The map is a reflectionInsecta Coleoptera, Plate 280 by Frederick DuCane Godman (18341919) is a classic Victorian zoological illustration that captures the precision and curiosity of late 19th century natural history. Published in 1879, this entomological plate was created to be both beautiful and useful: a clear, methodical presentation of beetle forms, markings, and structures intended to aid comparison. Its orderly arrangement and crisp annotation reflect an era