English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants; Volume 4
English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, Volume 4, by James Sowerby, is a detailed botanical reference work originally published in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This volume continues Sowerby's comprehensive survey of British flora, providing meticulously detailed, hand-colored illustrations alongside descriptive text. Each entry includes the plant's common and scientific names, habitat, and distinguishing characteristics.
Sowerby's work is valued not only for its scientific accuracy but also for its artistic merit. The detailed illustrations offer a valuable resource for botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural history of the British Isles. This edition offers a glimpse into the botanical knowledge of the period and stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom.
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