The Elements of Structural Botany: With Special Reference to the Study of Canadian Plants, to Which Is Added, a Selection of Examination Papers (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover plant structure through hands-on study that puts observation first.
Build practical skill with real specimens and clear, step-by-step guidance.
This classic, revised edition introduces beginners to the study of structural botany by having them examine common Canadian plants from the start. Readers learn with practical, teacher-friendly instructions, using living plants and carefully prepared drawings to understand roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. The book emphasizes direct observation, making the study engaging and useful for classroom work.
Instructions and illustrations accompany each topic, encouraging independent exploration while drawing on trusted reference works. It highlights the value of microscopes for minute details and explains when and how to use them to deepen understanding.
- Hands-on examination of familiar plants, beginning with a Buttercup, to learn plant structure.
- Guidance on using simple tools like magnifiers, knives, and needles to inspect specimens.
- High-quality engravings derived from living plants to support learning, not replace the real thing.
- Structured revision and expansion, including cryptogams and deeper notes on morphology and minute structure.
Ideal for teachers and students seeking a practical, observation-based path into botany.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a useful introduction to the study of structural botany, which is the study of the physical structure of plants. The author introduces basic plant anatomy, with explanations that walk the reader through the examination of 24 different, common plants, explaining the functions of their various parts. The book also includes diagrams and illustrations to aid understanding and encourages the reader to do their own examination of plants, with the aid of simple tools like a magnifying glass and pocket knife. This book is a readable introduction to the subject, suitable for the enthusiastic amateur and young people with a beginning interest in botany. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330332368_0
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