Wayside and Woodland Blossoms by Edward Step
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| Author | Step, Edward, 1855-1931 |
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| Title |
Wayside and Woodland Blossoms
A Pocket Guide to British Wild-flowers for the Country Rambler |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS, Wayne Hammond, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "Wayside and Woodland Blossoms" by Edward Step is a comprehensive pocket guide to British wildflowers intended for nature enthusiasts written in the late 19th century. This botanical work aims to make the identification of wildflowers accessible to the general public, particularly those who are not versed in scientific botanical terminology. The author has included descriptions and illustrations of various species commonly found in the British countryside, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring and appreciating the flora of their environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for its purpose, outlining the author's aim to bridge the gap between intricate scientific floras and the casual naturalist. It highlights the growing appreciation for nature among urban dwellers seeking to reconnect with the countryside. The preface explains how the content has been organized to permit easy identification of flowers encountered during country rambles, illustrating that while some technical language is unavoidable, it has been minimized to enhance readability and enjoyment. The work promises to serve as a stepping stone for readers who might later wish to delve deeper into the study of botany. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Wild flowers -- Great Britain -- Identification |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59035 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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