Flora Of The District Of Columbia And Vicinity (1919)

By Albert Spear Hitchcock and Paul Standley

Book Overview

Flora Of The District Of Columbia And Vicinity is a comprehensive botanical guidebook that was first published in 1919. Written by Albert Spear Hitchcock, a renowned American botanist, this book provides a detailed account of the flora found in the District of Columbia and its surrounding areas. The book is divided into two main sections: the first section covers the general characteristics of the flora, including their classification, morphology, and distribution. The second section provides a comprehensive list of all the plant species found in the area, along with their scientific names, common names, and descriptions. The book also includes detailed illustrations of many of the plant species, as well as maps showing their distribution in the region. Hitchcock's extensive knowledge and experience in the field of botany are evident throughout the text, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the flora of the District of Columbia and its surrounding areas. Overall, Flora Of The District Of Columbia And Vicinity is a well-written and informative guidebook that remains relevant to this day. It is a must-read for anyone interested in botany, ecology, or the natural history of the region.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: 143684925X
• ISBN13: 9781436849258
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"