Gramina Britannica: Or Representations Of The British Grasses (1842)

By John Leonard Knapp

Book Overview

Gramina Britannica: Or Representations Of The British Grasses is a comprehensive guide to the grasses of Great Britain, written by John Leonard Knapp and published in 1842. The book is divided into two volumes and contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 200 species of grasses found in Britain. The first volume provides an introduction to the study of grasses and includes information on their structure, growth habits, and classification. It also includes a glossary of botanical terms and an index of common names. The second volume contains the detailed descriptions and illustrations of the grasses, arranged alphabetically by genus. Each species is accompanied by a detailed description of its characteristics, including its appearance, habitat, and uses. The illustrations in the book are finely detailed and accurate, making it an important resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of Great Britain. The book also includes a list of references and a detailed index, making it a valuable reference work for researchers and scholars in the field of botany. Overall, Gramina Britannica: Or Representations Of The British Grasses is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the grasses of Great Britain, and an important contribution to the study of botany.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: 1166486842
• ISBN13: 9781166486846
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"