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Flowers From Foreign Lands

Flowers From Foreign Lands

Robert Tyas

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104055790
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Flowers From Foreign Lands: Their History And Botany, With Concise Descriptions Of Their Native Regions is a book written by Robert Tyas and published in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and botany of flowers from various regions around the world. It provides detailed descriptions of the native regions of these flowers, including their climate, soil, and other environmental factors that contribute to their growth and development. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the flowers, as well as information on their uses and cultural significance. It is a valuable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in 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.

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