A Handbook Of Field Botany: Comprising The Flowering Plants And Ferns Indigenous To The British Isles (1847)

By William Edward Steele

Book Overview

A Handbook of Field Botany, written by William Edward Steele in 1847, is a comprehensive guide to the flowering plants and ferns that are native to the British Isles. This book serves as a valuable resource for botanists, students, and anyone interested in the flora of the British Isles. The book is divided into two sections: the first section covers the flowering plants, while the second section covers the ferns. Each section is further divided into families, and each family is described in detail, including its distinguishing characteristics, habitat, and distribution. The book also includes a glossary of botanical terms and a list of common names for each plant. The author provides detailed illustrations of each plant, including its flowers, leaves, and other distinguishing features, making it easy for readers to identify the plants in the field. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the flora of the British Isles and is a valuable addition to any botanist's library.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436731488
• ISBN13: 9781436731485
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"