An Easy Introduction to the Science of Botany, through the Medium of Familiar Conversations between a Father and His Son.

Thornton, Robert John

Language: English

Published by Sherwood, Jones, and Co., 1823

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First edition. One color plates out of place (Different Pericarps, which should appear opposite p. 39, appears opposite p. 47). Binding neatly repaired, ink name and date with another name crossed out on front flyleaf, edges faded with a few spots to boards and minor loss from corners, ink and pencil numbers on endpapers. 1823 Hard Cover. v, 307, [1] pp. Color frontispiece and plates. An informal guide to botany, by the lecturer on botany at Guy's Hospital, who wrote several other works on the topic. Each illustration is credited to 'Henderson del., Weddell sculp.' Thornton discusses flower anatomy, Linnaean classification, and numerous species of flowers and flowering plants.

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Title
An Easy Introduction to the Science of Botany, through the Medium of Familiar Conversations between a Father and His Son.
Author
Thornton, Robert John
Publisher
Sherwood, Jones, and Co.
Publication year
1823
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hard Cover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition.
Item weight
17 ounces

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