Familiar Lectures on Botany: Including Practical and Elementary Botany, With Generic and Specific Descriptions of the Most Common Native and Foreign Plants, and a Vocabulary of Botanical Terms (Classi - Hardcover

Mrs. Almira H. Lincoln

9780265592670: Familiar Lectures on Botany: Including Practical and Elementary Botany, With Generic and Specific Descriptions of the Most Common Native and Foreign Plants, and a Vocabulary of Botanical Terms (Classi

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ISBN 10: 0265592674 ISBN 13: 9780265592670

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Familiar Lectures on Botany presents a friendly, beginner‑level look at the plant world.

Written for use in higher schools and academies, it blends practical, elementary botany with clear descriptions of common native and foreign plants, plus a vocabulary of botanical terms to build confidence in students new to the subject. The edition includes plates drawn to support the explanations and help learners connect words with visible structures.

This volume aims to illuminate how plants grow, classify, and relate to one another, while inviting readers to notice the beauty and variety in the natural world. It emphasizes practical observation, thoughtful reflection on how plants fit into larger natural systems, and the providence behind the living world.

Accessible explanations of plant groups and common species with straightforward language.
Illustrations and a clear glossary to support study and retention.
Lessons designed for beginners studying botany in a classroom setting.
Context that ties botanical knowledge to daily observation and curiosity.

Ideal for readers new to botany, educators seeking a classroom-friendly reference, and anyone curious about how plants are studied and described.

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