How to Know the Ferns a Guide to the Names, Haunts, and Habits of Our Common Ferns - Couverture rigide
Synopsis
""How to Know the Ferns"" is a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding common ferns found in North America. Written by Frances Theodora Parsons, the book provides detailed information on the names, habitats, and habits of various fern species. The guide includes beautiful illustrations and photographs to aid in identification, as well as descriptions of the different parts of the fern plant and their functions. Parsons also delves into the history and folklore surrounding ferns, making this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in botany or natural history. Whether you're a seasoned botanist or a curious amateur, ""How to Know the Ferns"" is an invaluable resource for learning about these fascinating plants.1899. Illustrated by Marion Satterlee and Alice Josephine Smith. Contents: Ferns as a Hobby; When and Where to Find Ferns; Explanation of Terms; Fertilization, Development, and Fructification of Ferns; Notable Fern Families; How to Use the Book; Guide; and Fern Descriptions.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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Présentation de l'éditeur
If it were required to know the position of the fruitdots or the character of the industuntt nothing could be easier than to ascertain it; hut if it is required that you be affected by ferns, that they amount to anything, signify anything to you, that they be another sacred scripture and revelation to you, helping to redeem your life, this end is not so easily accomplished Thoreau
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