Miscellaneous Papers on the Botany of Michigan (Classic Reprint)

Explore the Michigan flora through the eyes of a dedicated field botanist.

This collection gathers Charles Keene Dodge’s botany writings, along with a thoughtful prefatory note, a complete bibliography, and many plant lists drawn from years of field work across the Great Lakes region.

Readers will encounter Dodge’s life story, his methods in building herbariums, and the practical way he documented what grows wild in Michigan. The volume highlights his careful observations, extensive plant lists, and the historical context of botanical study in the state.

• Biographical context that frames a lifelong science of field observations
• Compiled plant lists and regional Flora entries from Michigan and nearby areas
• Notes on Dodge’s herbarium, expeditions, and collaborations with late 19th–early 20th century scientists
• A bibliography of Dodge’s contributions and related botanical works

Ideal for readers of botanical history, regional flora, and anyone curious about the practical study of plant life in Michigan.