The Botany Of Captain Beechey's Voyage (1841)

By William Jackson Hooker

Book Overview

""The Botany of Captain Beechey's Voyage"" is a comprehensive botanical account of Captain Frederick William Beechey's voyage to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, written by William Jackson Hooker and published in 1841. The book is divided into two parts, the first covering the botanical specimens collected during the voyage and the second providing a general overview of the flora of the regions visited. The specimens collected include many new species, with detailed descriptions and illustrations, as well as notes on their habitats and uses. The second part of the book includes a systematic arrangement of the plants, with chapters on algae, lichens, mosses, ferns, flowering plants, and trees. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both botanists and general readers interested in the natural world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the botany of the Pacific and Arctic regions, as well as the history of botanical exploration.Comprising An Account Of The Plants Collected By Messrs. Lay And Collie, And Other Officers Of The Expedition, During The Voyage To The Pacific And Bering�������s Strait, Performed In His Majesty�������s Ship Blossom, Under The Command Of Captain F. W. Beechy, In The Years 1825-1828.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: 1437157467
• ISBN13: 9781437157468
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 3.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"