An Introduction to the Science of Botany, Chiefly Extracted From the Works of

James Lee

ISBN 10: 0331554534 / ISBN 13: 9780331554533

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth examination of the science of botany, revealing the foundations laid by Carl Linnaeus, the renowned father of taxonomy. The author meticulously guides readers through the intricacies of plant structures, from the basic components of flowers to the complex variations found in different species. Along the way, the book unveils the ingenious sexual system devised by Linnaeus, which revolutionized the classification of plants and laid the groundwork for modern botanical studies. With its accessible language and comprehensive explanations, this book provides a fascinating journey into the world of botany, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms that govern plant life and the enduring impact of Linnaeus's groundbreaking work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Science of Botany, Chiefly Extracted From the Works of
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331554534
• ISBN 13: 9780331554533
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Flora

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Synopsis

Excerpt from An Introduction to the Science of Botany, Chiefly Extracted From the Works of Linnaeus: To Which Are Added, Several New Tables and Notes, and a Life of the Author

The lives of Botanists seldom present any Very remarkable features to interest the general reader. The destroyers of kingdoms, like the history of high waymen in the Newgate Calendar, engross the at tention of the.majority of mankind. Adam, in his state of primitive virtue, cultivating Paradise with eve, has, with some, less of attraction than when be viewed the dismal fruits of the fall of man, seen in the murder of abel by cain. Still, however, there are to be found persons, who rather delight in the short account of Britzsh W orthws whose trophies are bloodless, to reading of the feats of men whose actions are a disgrace to humanity.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

About the Author

James Lee is a Perl hacker, Linux administrator, security consultant, and open source advocate. James is the founder and CEO of Onsight Inc., a consulting firm specializing in Perl training and web development. James is also a co-author of the first edition of Hacking Exposed Linux.