The Botanists' Library
The most important botanical books in history
Liber Historica
- Format: Innbundet
- Antall sider: 272
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- Serienavn: Liber Historica
- EAN: 9780711294943
- Utgivelsesår: 2024
- Bidragsyter: Fry, Carolyn; Wayland, Emma
399,-
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:
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