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Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Natural History, Husbandry, and Physick (Classic Reprint): To Which Is Added the Calendar of Flora - Couverture souple

Stillingfleet, Benjamin

 
9781333869175: Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Natural History, Husbandry, and Physick (Classic Reprint): To Which Is Added the Calendar of Flora

Synopsis

Discover practical insights on natural history, farming, and the uses of plants from a historical collection that blends science with daily life. This volume surveys how curiosity and careful study can yield real benefits in gardens, fields, and households, guided by the work and method of famous naturalists.


From a thoughtful preface to the careful notes on flora, grasses, lichens, and useful plants, the book explains why studying nature matters for husbandry, medicine, and economy. It ties together philosophical questions about discovery with concrete observations meant to inform farming, plant care, and the choice of crops and crops-related crafts.



  • Learn how Linnaeus’s botanical system reshaped classification and why precise naming matters in practice.

  • Explore the practical roles of plants and grasses in feeding livestock, enriching soils, and supporting crafts like dyeing and medicine.

  • See examples of how certain lichens and fungi contribute to health, food, and industry, with cautions for safe use.

  • Understand the broader message: curiosity can lead to useful knowledge that benefits communities and economies.


Ideal for readers of natural history, botany, and agricultural science who enjoy historical context and practical takeaways.

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