Pioneers of Plant Study is a comprehensive book that explores the history of plant study and the pioneers who contributed to its development. The book is authored by Hawks and Ellison and is a must-read for anyone interested in botany, plant biology, and the history of science.The book begins by introducing readers to the earliest pioneers of plant study, including Theophrastus, Dioscorides, and Pliny the Elder. It then moves on to explore the contributions of notable figures such as Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin, and ...
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Pioneers of Plant Study is a comprehensive book that explores the history of plant study and the pioneers who contributed to its development. The book is authored by Hawks and Ellison and is a must-read for anyone interested in botany, plant biology, and the history of science.The book begins by introducing readers to the earliest pioneers of plant study, including Theophrastus, Dioscorides, and Pliny the Elder. It then moves on to explore the contributions of notable figures such as Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin, and Gregor Mendel, among others.Throughout the book, readers will learn about the different approaches and methods used by these pioneers in their study of plants. They will also gain insights into the challenges and obstacles faced by these early scientists, including the lack of technology and resources available at the time.The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it easy for readers to follow the narrative and understand the concepts presented. It is also richly illustrated with images and diagrams, providing readers with a visual representation of the plants and scientific concepts discussed.Overall, Pioneers of Plant Study is an informative and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of plant study and the remarkable individuals who helped shape it.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.
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Add this copy of Pioneers of Plant Studyt to cart. $16.00, good condition, Sold by Green Mountain Botanical Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Norwich, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Macmillan.
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Good. No dust jacket. Some tanning, otherwise clean and bright interior text. Original green boards lightly soiled and rubbed. Paper title label on spine intact but lightly worn. 288 p. Contemporaneous signature on first free end page, 1929,
Add this copy of Pioneers of Plant Study to cart. $18.50, very good condition, Sold by Blue Heron Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Claremont, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by The Macmillan Co.
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Good. 288 pp. Cover edgewear, corner wear. Binding split, inside front cover. Pages still intact. Bumping/rubbing at corners and edges. Ex-University library. May have some collection name stamps to various pages, misc. small/neat inked numbers, or PON to covers, others, N to bottom of spine, or inked names(s) to covers, or card pocket & labels. Interior pages are age tanned, but clean. No dust jacket.
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