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Nick Haddad, "The Last Butterflies: A Scientist's Quest to Save a Rare and Vanishing Creature" (Princeton UP, 2019)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Story of the St. Francis Seder: Conservation and Controversy

This chapter narrates the journey of the St. Francis Seder, a rare butterfly endangered by habitat loss and collectors, linked to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It recounts the discovery by a soldier and the conservation efforts aimed at protecting this vulnerable species.

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