Palms (1887)

By Anna Hanson Dorsey

Book Overview

Palms is a botanical book published in 1887, written by Anna Hanson Dorsey. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various species of palms, including their physical characteristics, distribution, and uses. It features detailed illustrations and descriptions of over 100 different types of palms, from the common date palm to the rare and exotic species. The book also includes information on the history and cultural significance of palms, as well as their economic importance. Dorsey's writing style is both informative and engaging, making the book accessible to both botanists and casual readers. Overall, Palms is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of palm trees.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: 1120750628
• ISBN13: 9781120750624
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 588 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"