British Orchids: Containing An Exhaustive Description Of Each Species And Variety (1898)

By Angus Duncan Webster

Book Overview

British Orchids is a comprehensive guide to the various species and varieties of orchids found in Britain. Written by Angus Duncan Webster in 1898, the book provides a detailed description of each orchid species, along with information on their habitats, distribution, and cultivation. The book is divided into chapters based on the different types of orchids, including the Lady's Slipper, the Bee Orchid, and the Early Purple Orchid. Each chapter contains detailed illustrations of the orchids, as well as notes on their history, folklore, and medicinal properties. The book is an invaluable resource for botanists, orchid enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the natural history of Britain.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: 1166441865
• ISBN13: 9781166441869
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"