Mountain Flowers: The New Naturalist, No. 33 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258803131)

Mountain Flowers: The New Naturalist, No. 33 is a comprehensive guide to the flora of mountainous regions of Britain and Europe. Written by John Earle Raven, a renowned botanist and mountaineer, this book explores the unique adaptations of plants to high altitudes, as well as the ecological and geological factors that shape their distribution.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of mountain ecosystems, including their physical characteristics and the challenges faced by plants living in these environments. The second section is a detailed guide to the most common mountain flowers found in Britain and Europe, organized by family and genus. Each entry includes a description of the plant's physical characteristics, habitat, and distribution, as well as information on its traditional uses and folklore.The final section of the book is devoted to the conservation and management of mountain flora. Raven discusses the threats faced by these fragile ecosystems, including climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species, and offers practical advice on how to protect and preserve them for future generations.Throughout the book, Raven's passion for mountain flowers shines through, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in botany, ecology, or mountaineering. Lavishly illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs and line drawings, Mountain Flowers: The New Naturalist, No. 33 is an essential reference for anyone who loves the natural world.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: John Earle Raven,Max Walters
ISBN-10: 1258803135
ISBN-13: 9781258803131
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/07/2013
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d