Synopsis
An introduction to physiological and systematical botany (English Edition) by James Edward Smith is a classic work that brings together the foundational principles of plant life and the methods used to study, describe, and classify it. Written in a clear, instructive style, it guides readers through the structures and functions that define plants while also presenting the systematic approach that underpins botanical naming and organization.
This volume explores botany as both a science of living processes and a discipline of careful observation. It introduces the reader to essential concepts in plant physiology—how plants grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment—before moving into systematical botany, where the focus turns to the orderly arrangement of plant diversity and the practical tools used to distinguish one species from another.
Whether you are a student beginning your study of plant science, an educator seeking a historically important reference, or a curious reader interested in the development of botanical knowledge, this book offers a valuable window into the language, reasoning, and scientific priorities that shaped early botanical education. With its emphasis on careful description and principled classification, it remains a rewarding read for anyone interested in how plants have been understood and organized within the broader history of science.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
"An introduction to physiological and systematical botany" from James Edward Smith. English botanist (1759-1828).
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