Wanderings Among The Wild Flowers: How To See And How To Gather Them With Two Chapters On The Economical And Medicinal Uses Of Our Native Plants (1854

By Spencer Thomson

Book Overview

""Wanderings Among The Wild Flowers"" is a comprehensive guide to identifying, gathering, and utilizing native plants in the United States. Written by Spencer Thomson and originally published in 1854, the book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various wildflowers, including their habitats, blooming periods, and distinctive features. In addition to the practical information on gathering and preserving wildflowers, the book also includes two chapters on the economic and medicinal uses of native plants. Thomson covers a wide range of topics, from the culinary uses of wild berries and herbs to the medicinal properties of roots and leaves. Overall, ""Wanderings Among The Wild Flowers"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the natural world and learning more about the many benefits of native plants. Whether you are a seasoned botanist or a curious beginner, this book is sure to inspire and inform your wanderings among the wildflowers.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: 1163908673
• ISBN13: 9781163908679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"