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The Botanists Of Philadelphia And Their Work (1899)

The Botanists Of Philadelphia And Their Work (1899)

John William Harshberger

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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9781437153965
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The Botanists of Philadelphia and Their Work is a historical book written by John William Harshberger, first published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the botanical community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the 18th and 19th centuries. Harshberger explores the lives and works of prominent botanists, including John Bartram, William Darlington, and Thomas Nuttall, and provides insight into their contributions to the field of botany.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different botanist or group of botanists. Harshberger provides detailed biographical information about each individual, including their education, career, and notable achievements. He also discusses their contributions to the development of botanical science, including the discovery of new plant species and the advancement of plant classification and taxonomy.In addition to the biographical information, the book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of plants, botanical drawings, and portraits of the botanists themselves. The Botanists of Philadelphia and Their Work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of botany, the development of scientific thought in America, or the contributions of Philadelphia to the field of science.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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