{"product_id":"thomas-francis-meehan-1854-1942-m-natalena-farrelly-9781163152126","title":"Thomas Francis Meehan 1854-1942: A Memoir","description":"\"\"Thomas Francis Meehan 1854-1942: A Memoir\"\" is a biographical account of the life of Thomas Francis Meehan, a renowned botanist and horticulturist who lived from 1854 to 1942. The book is written by M. Natalena Farrelly, who offers a comprehensive overview of Meehan's life and career, from his early years as a student of botany to his later work as a respected authority on plant taxonomy and garden design.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Meehan's life and work. The first chapter introduces Meehan and provides a brief overview of his family background and early education. Subsequent chapters delve into his work as a botanist and horticulturist, including his pioneering efforts in plant breeding and his contributions to the development of public gardens and parks.Throughout the book, Farrelly draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Meehan's personal papers and correspondence, as well as contemporary accounts of his work and achievements. She also provides a detailed analysis of Meehan's legacy, examining his lasting impact on the field of botany and horticulture and his contributions to the wider cultural and intellectual life of his time.Overall, \"\"Thomas Francis Meehan 1854-1942: A Memoir\"\" offers a fascinating portrait of a remarkable man and his enduring contributions to the world of plants and gardens. It will be of interest to anyone with an interest in botany, horticulture, or the history of science and culture in America.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. Natalena Farrelly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163152129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163152126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"M. Natalena Farrelly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872347992319,"sku":"9781163152126","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thomas-francis-meehan-1854-1942-m-natalena-farrelly-9781163152126","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}