The Botany of the Roraima Expedition of 1884 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Everard Ferdinand Im Thurn

9780483011786: The Botany of the Roraima Expedition of 1884 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483011789 ISBN 13: 9780483011786

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The Botany of the Boraima Expedition of 1884 is a detailed scientific work that documents plants observed on the famous ascent to Roraima and along the surrounding routes.

It presents a broad view of the region’s flora, including many new species and several new genera described by leading botanists of the era, with notes on where they were found and how they were identified. The book also situates Roraima’s vegetation within the wider Guiana borderlands, offering context for botanical diversity in this remarkable landscape.

Readers will encounter an accessible traversal of field notes, expert determinations, and plates that illustrate key specimens. The volume reflects the collaborative effort of researchers who examined, catalogued, and discussed the plants recorded during the expedition, making it a valuable reference for students, collectors, and natural history enthusiasts alike.

Overview of the expedition’s plant observations from Roraima and adjacent districts.
Descriptions and illustrations of newly identified species and genera by renowned botanists.
Discussion of how the flora of Roraima relates to the broader Guiana region and related river basins.
Historical context and notes on collection methods, plant drying, and the scientific process of the time.

Ideal for readers with an interest in botany, natural history, or the exploration of South American flora.

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