Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a pioneering and innovative guide to the identification and distinction of British grasses. It's an indispensable resource for both the layperson interested in botanical exploration and for the specialist in agriculture. The book is arranged into 69 chapters, each dedicated to a single grass species, ordered by the Linnaean system. Each chapter begins with an engaging introduction, often featuring anecdotal or historical context relevant to the particular grass, before delving into incredibly detailed descriptions with many beautiful illustrations. The author's careful and knowledgeable analysis aided by extensive fieldwork provides a complete view of each plant's characteristics, uses, agricultural benefits, and connections with society. This book is a celebration of the diversity of British grasses and the vital role they have long played in our landscape, providing food for livestock, thatching for roofs, and inspiration for art and folklore. This book will prove equally valuable to the curious naturalist, the farmer, and the academic alike. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781332930630_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332930630
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332930630
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)