The Chinchona Species Of New Granada: Containing The Botanical Descriptions Of The Species Examined By Drs. Mutis And Karsten (1867)

By Clements Robert Markham

Book Overview

The Chinchona Species of New Granada is a book written by Clements Robert Markham in 1867. The book contains botanical descriptions of the chinchona species examined by Drs. Mutis and Karsten, who were renowned botanists of their time. The chinchona species are a group of trees and shrubs native to South America, known for their medicinal properties. The book provides detailed information on the morphology, anatomy, and taxonomy of the chinchona species, including their distribution, habitat, and uses. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the plants, as well as maps showing their geographical distribution. The Chinchona Species of New Granada is an important reference work for botanists, pharmacists, and historians interested in the history of medicine and the natural history of South America.Some Account Of Those Botanists, And Of The Results Of Their Labors.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: 1120736196
• ISBN13: 9781120736192
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"