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Introductory Essay To The Flora Of New Zealand (1853)

Introductory Essay To The Flora Of New Zealand (1853)

Joseph Dalton Hooker

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9781437023411
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''Introductory Essay to the Flora of New Zealand'' is a book written by Joseph Dalton Hooker, a renowned botanist of the 19th century. The book was first published in 1853 and serves as an introduction to the flora of New Zealand. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being an essay on the general features of the flora of New Zealand, while the second part is a systematic account of the plants found in the country.In the first part of the book, Hooker describes the physical and climatic conditions of New Zealand, which have contributed to the unique flora of the country. He also discusses the geological history of New Zealand and how it has influenced the development of the flora. Hooker then goes on to describe the general features of the flora, including the different plant families and their characteristics.The second part of the book provides a systematic account of the plants found in New Zealand. Hooker classifies the plants into different families and provides detailed descriptions of each species. He also includes illustrations of the plants to aid in identification.Overall, ''Introductory Essay to the Flora of New Zealand'' is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of New Zealand. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the plants found in the country and is written in a clear and concise manner.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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