The Botanists' Library (eBook)

The most important botanical books in history

Carolyn Fry, Emma Wayland (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
272 Seiten
Ivy Press (Verlag)
978-0-7112-9495-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Discover a vast treasure trove of botanical knowledge in The Botanist's Library, a superbly illustrated collection of 300+ seminal books and illustrations from throughout history.From the earliest manuscripts penned by visionary naturalists, to the modern tomes that continue to shape our understanding of the plant kingdom, this book is a testament to the tireless dedication of the world's greatest botanists. Its compelling narrative and visual journey make it a must-have addition to the library of anyone fascinated by the beauty and complexity of the plant kingdom.This complete guide traces the development of botanical science through era-defining publications, covering:Historia Plantarum, the first history of botany, written between c. 350 BC and c. 287 BC, in which Theophrastus described plants by their uses, and attempted a biological classification, based on how plants reproduced, to the authors of the herbals of the 16th centuryBrunfels, Fuchs, Bock and Mattioli, who regarded plants as the vehicles of medicinal virtuesThe golden age of the 18th- and 19th-century flower hunters, who travelled to every corner of the world in search of new and exotic plantsToday's most significant works of botanical referenceEach chapter delves into the pages of a seminal work, unveiling the insights, controversies, and stories behind the books that have shaped our understanding of the plant world. Whether you are a seasoned botanist, a budding enthusiast, or simply someone with an insatiable curiosity about the natural world, The Botanist's Library offers a comprehensive reference that will enrich your understanding of botany and its evolution.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.11.2024
• Reihe/Serie: Liber Historica
• Reihe/Serie: Liber Historica
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: Agriculture • algae • Asa Gray • Barbara McClintock • biodiversity • Botanical • botanical illustration • Botany • Botany for Gardeners • Carl Linnaeus • Charles Darwin • classification • David Attenborough • David Douglas • Ecology • ethnobotanist • ethnobotany • Ferns • floristics • Fungi • George Washington Carver • Gregor Mendel • herbalism • Herbarium • horticulture • Jane Goodall • Joseph Banks • Linnaean Society • linnaeus • Medicinal • Medicinal plants • mosses • Natural History • Origin of Species • plant anatomy • plant conservation • Plant diversity • plant ecology • Plant Explorer • plant kingdom • Plant Physiology • plants • Rachel Carson • Renaissance • Silent Spring • species • Species Plantarum • Taxonomy • The Botanical Garden • The Botanical Illustrator's Handbook • the hidden life of trees • The Secret Garden
• ISBN-10: 0-7112-9495-X / 071129495X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-9495-0 / 9780711294950