On Naval Timber and Arboriculture (eBook)

With Critical Notes on Authors who have Recently Treated the Subject of Planting

Patrick Matthew (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
533 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654722870-7 (EAN)

Infos

Patrick Matthew's 'On Naval Timber and Arboriculture' is a groundbreaking work that explores the importance of trees in shipbuilding and agriculture. Written in a detailed and informative style, the book delves into the various types of timber suitable for naval use and provides insightful recommendations on the cultivation and maintenance of trees for these purposes. Set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, when timber shortages were a critical concern for the British Navy, Matthew's work stands out for its practical approach and meticulous research. His unique perspective on the intersection of forestry and naval needs makes this book a valuable resource for historians and environmentalists alike. Patrick Matthew, a Scottish landowner and arboriculturist, drew on his firsthand experience with tree cultivation to produce this comprehensive study. His passion for preserving forests and ensuring a sustainable timber supply is evident throughout the pages of 'On Naval Timber and Arboriculture.' I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of naval construction, forestry management, or the environmental impact of human activities.

Autor

Patrick Matthew (1790-1874) was a Scottish landowner, agriculturalist, and horticulturist, renowned for his pivotal book 'On Naval Timber and Arboriculture; with critical notes on authors who have recently treated the subject of planting' (1831). His work, while primarily focused on the improvement of British naval timber supplies through systematic planting, also predates Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' by nearly three decades with a clear but briefly stated appendix outlining the principle of natural selection, a fact that has gained Matthew posthumous recognition in debates over the history of evolutionary thought. Despite his significant contribution to early evolutionary theory, Matthew's views remained obscure for many years, overshadowed by the achievements of Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. A polymath, Matthew also wrote on a myriad of other subjects ranging from politics to economics, but his legacy principally rests on his insightful observations of natural processes within 'On Naval Timber and Arboriculture'. His literary style is characterized by an empirical approach, reflecting his practical experience in agriculture and a deep understanding of botanical sciences. Matthew's work continues to inspire historical and philosophical inquiry into the development of evolutionary biology.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: 19th century maritime literature • agricultural practices history • Botanical knowledge • classic arboriculture texts • Ecological impact • Economic Botany • environmental conservation • forest management classics • forestry • Forests and forestry • Great Britain • historical agriculture • historical shipbuilding • maritime fiction literature • naval history books • naval timber cultivation • Nineteenth-century forestry • Patrick Matthew writings • scottish naturalist • Silviculture Practices • Sustainable resource management • Timber cultivation • woodland conservation literature