Directions For Collecting Recent And Fossil Plants (1891)

By Frank Hall Knowlton

Book Overview

""Directions For Collecting Recent And Fossil Plants"" is a guidebook written by Frank Hall Knowlton in 1891. The book provides detailed instructions on how to collect and preserve both recent and fossil plants. It covers various methods of collection, including pressing, drying, and mounting plants, as well as tips for identifying and classifying different species. The guidebook also includes information on the tools and equipment needed for plant collection, such as botanical presses, paper, and labels. Additionally, it provides a brief overview of the history and importance of plant collecting, including its role in scientific research and education. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in botany, plant collecting, or natural history.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: 1120610826
• ISBN13: 9781120610829
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"