The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by William Salisbury
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| Author | Salisbury, William, -1823 |
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| Title |
The Botanist's Companion, Volume II
Or an Introduction to the Knowledge of Practical Botany, and the Uses of Plants. Either Growing Wild in Great Britain, or Cultivated for the Puroses of Agriculture, Medicine, Rural Oeconomy, or the Arts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tobias von der Haar |
| Summary | "The Botanist's Companion, Volume II" by William Salisbury is a scientific publication likely written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as an introduction to practical botany, focusing particularly on the uses of various plants that are either growing wild in Great Britain or cultivated for purposes in agriculture, medicine, and the arts. The content extensively covers observations on numerous plants, detailing their cultivation, benefits, and roles in different sectors. The opening of the volume presents the author's motivation for the work, emphasizing the necessity for a manual that compiles critical information about plants and their practical applications. Salisbury outlines his extensive experience with botany and agriculture, hinting at the educational intent aimed at pupils in his botanic garden. The introductory section also discusses the importance of understanding plant uses, with a specific focus on grasses, alongside various other plants, as fundamental components of agricultural practice. Readers can expect a detailed examination of each plant's characteristics and practical implications, making this work a valuable resource for those interested in botany, agriculture, and rural economy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12363 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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