Makers of British Botany (Classic Reprint): A Collection of Biographies by Living Botanists - Couverture souple

F. W. Oliver

9781330704974: Makers of British Botany (Classic Reprint): A Collection of Biographies by Living Botanists

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ISBN 10 : 1330704975 ISBN 13 : 9781330704974

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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This volume, Makers of British Botany, brings to life the pioneers who shaped English botany and its science.

The book compiles lucid biographies born from lectures that celebrated researchers from Morison to Hooker. It presents each figure as a person with ideas, challenges, and lasting influence on classification, physiology, and horticulture. Readers gain a clear sense of how late 17th to 19th‑century botany evolved through curiosity, collaboration, and real-world work in gardens, laboratories, and collections.

Designed for curious readers and students alike, the volume frames science in a vivid historical arc. It connects discoveries to the people who made them, offering both a broad panorama and intimate portraits without spoilers or speculation beyond the premise.

Profiles of key figures who founded and advanced British botany

Context on how systematic study, anatomy, and physiology developed

Insights into the culture of Victorian science and its institutions

Accessible narratives drawn from lecture material and scholarly collaboration

Ideal for readers of botanical history, classroom study, and anyone curious about how science grows from lived pursuit.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330704975
ISBN 13: 9781330704974
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 414
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Makers of British Botany: A Collection of Biographies by Living Botanists

F. W. Oliver

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lives and ideas of influential early British botanists through a series of engaging biographies, illuminating the foundations of the science as we know it today. The author emphasizes the critical work of Robert Morison and John Ray in developing early systems of plant classification during the 17th century, setting the stage for advancements by Carl Linnaeus. The book follows the development of botany as it gradually moved away from therapeutic and economic applications and into the realm of scientific inquiry. By studying these early leaders and their pursuits, the author provides valuable insights into the historical roots and profound impact of botany on our understanding of the natural world and its significance for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330704974_0

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