Flora Historica V1: Or The Three Seasons Of The British Parterre, Historically And Botanically Treated (1829) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164648031)

Flora Historica V1: Or The Three Seasons Of The British Parterre, Historically And Botanically Treated (1829) is a book written by Henry Phillips. The book is a comprehensive study of the plants and flowers that are commonly found in British gardens during the three seasons of the year. The book is divided into three sections, each devoted to a particular season. The first section covers the spring season, the second section covers the summer season, and the third section covers the autumn season. The book is both historically and botanically treated, which means that it provides not only a detailed description of the plants and flowers but also their historical significance and cultural importance. The author provides extensive information on the origins of each plant, its uses in traditional medicine and cooking, and its cultural and symbolic significance. The book is richly illustrated with detailed drawings and engravings of the plants and flowers, which makes it a valuable resource for botanists, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts. The author's writing style is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. Overall, Flora Historica V1: Or The Three Seasons Of The British Parterre, Historically And Botanically Treated (1829) is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and botany of British gardens and the plants and flowers that make them so beautiful.In Two Volumes.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: Henry Phillips
ISBN-10: 1164648039
ISBN-13: 9781164648031
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 382
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d