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The Ferns of Ceylon: With Extracts From Manuscript Notes of the Late Dr. Thwaites, and the Published Works of Hookes, Baker and Wall (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lorenzo G. Yates

 
9781332326471: The Ferns of Ceylon: With Extracts From Manuscript Notes of the Late Dr. Thwaites, and the Published Works of Hookes, Baker and Wall (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is about the island of Ceylon's rich fern species, their characteristics, and their distribution within the island. The author draws on material gathered during the nineteenth-century and shares a wealth of knowledge on the island's flora that continues to be an excellent resource for those interested in the subject. The author's work is notable for its thorough and detailed observations during a time when the island was already well known for the diversity and richness of its fern species. The book is aimed at assisting explorers, students, and all those interested in ferns to efficiently access information on the island's vast repertoire of fern species.

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