Introduction Botany by Wakefield (90 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. An Introduction to Botany, in a Series of Familiar Letters, with Illustrative Engravings. by Priscilla Wakefield, . (Paperback or Softback).

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Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. An Introduction to Botany, in a Series of Familiar Letters, With Illustrative Engravings. By Priscilla Wakefield. Book.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Coming from a prosperous London Quaker family, the author Priscilla Wakefield (1751-1832) wrote educational books for children, and one work for adults, Reflections on the Present Condition of the Female Sex (1798), also reissued in this series. This 1796 book on botany, a science which 'contributes to health of body and cheerfulness of disposition' but is difficult to study because of its Latin nomenclature and the cost of textbooks, offers a simple introduction for children through the medium of letters between sisters, as 'Felicia' shares with 'Constance' her growing understanding of plant science. Felicia's governess is a follower of Linnaeus, whose classificatory system is described as 'the one universally adopted', and by the twenty-eighth and final letter, Felicia is describing the class Cryptogamia. This illustrated account in simple language gives an insight into the level of education thought appropriate for young girls at the end of the eighteenth century.…

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Hard cover. Condition: Poor. the second edition. book is complete, but the front cover is detached. reference copy only. front cover and spine are leather.

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Condition: New. pp. 222.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. This very old book is intact but has considerable foxing and yellowing. The cover is probably leather, but I cannot be sure. There is wear and tear to the cover and binding. It is still intact, however.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hard Back. Condition: Very Good. 5th edition. Bound in brown paper-covered boards, possibly contemporary; cream spine label with black title pasted on; non-matching cream endpapers. Spine strip outer layer has been carefully glued back on after previously becoming detached. Bindings solid. Attractively untrimmed textblock. Some mild creasing and spotting throughout, with much more significant foxing to plates. Overall Very good. Photos available on request. …

Condition: New. This 1796 book on botany offers a simple introduction for children through the medium of letters between two sisters. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Education. Num Pages: 222 pages, 11 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. . . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 222 pages. 8.43x5.43x0.71 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.