Botany Of Socotra (1888) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120268235)

The Botany of Socotra is a comprehensive book written by Isaac Bayley Balfour in 1888. It is a detailed study of the plant life on the island of Socotra, located in the Arabian Sea. The book covers over 700 species of plants found on the island, including descriptions of their physical characteristics, habitat, and uses. Balfour's work is considered a seminal contribution to the field of botany, as it was one of the first extensive studies of the flora of the region. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both botanists and laypeople interested in the subject. The Botany of Socotra remains an important reference work for anyone interested in the plant life of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Isaac Bayley Balfour
ISBN-10: 1120268230
ISBN-13: 9781120268235
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 198
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.42d