Makers Of British Botany: A Collection Of Biographies By Living Botanists (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167126598)

Makers of British Botany: A Collection of Biographies by Living Botanists is a book written by Francis Wall Oliver and published in 1913. The book is a collection of biographies of prominent botanists who have contributed significantly to the field of botany in Britain. The biographies are written by other botanists who were contemporaries of the subjects and knew them personally. The book covers the lives and work of 22 botanists, including such notable figures as Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, John Lindley, and William Jackson Hooker. Each biography includes a detailed account of the botanist's life, education, and contributions to the field of botany. The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the early pioneers of British botany, including William Turner, John Ray, and Robert Brown. The second part covers the botanists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Joseph Banks, Sir James Edward Smith, and Sir William Jackson Hooker. The third and final part covers the botanists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, John Lindley, and Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour. Makers of British Botany is an important historical document that provides insight into the lives and work of some of the most influential botanists in British history. It is a valuable resource for researchers and historians of botany, as well as anyone interested in the history of science.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: Francis Wall Oliver
ISBN-10: 1167126599
ISBN-13: 9781167126598
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 386
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d