| Author |
Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828 |
| Title |
The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 01 & 02 [of 10]
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: The author, 1797.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Biodiversity Heritage Library)
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| Summary |
"The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants; vol. 01 & 02 [of 10]" by H. Andrews is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to newly discovered and rare botanical species, featuring color engravings alongside detailed botanical descriptions in both Latin and English, based on the Linnæan system of classification. The likely topic of the book revolves around the illustrations and descriptions of various plants, aimed at botanists, collectors, and gardening enthusiasts during a time when botanical pursuits were gaining popularity. The opening of "The Botanist's Repository" includes a preface that outlines the purpose and scope of the publication, emphasizing its necessity amid the burgeoning interest in botany. Andrews discusses the challenges of producing such a work, particularly due to the high costs and the intricacies involved in accurately representing and naming new plants. The beginning also touches on the content structure, indicating a focus on unique and newly cataloged plants with essential botanical details that include flowering seasons, cultivation tips, and native growth locations. This detailed approach aims to provide valuable resources for both aspiring and experienced botanists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Plants -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
Plants, Cultivated -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
Rare plants -- Pictorial works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69992 |
| Release Date |
Feb 8, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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