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TitleThe Vegetable Kingdom
AuthorLindley, John PhD FRS LS
Asset Number00634
PublisherBradbury & Evans
ISBN
Published Date1847
Edition2
Printing1
Description
Full leather hardcover, prize binding with marbled edges and pastedowns.
 
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Class
Botany
First Prize
1848
 
Inscribed: Thomas Lask
Oct 11 /48
 
First published in 1846, 'The Vegetable Kingdom' is a pioneering work of botanical science that remains a classic of the genre. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated volume, John Lindley explores the anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy of plants, drawing on his deep knowledge of horticulture and botany. With detailed descriptions of hundreds of species, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the natural world and the complexity of plant life.
CategoryLife Science
EpochVictorian/Edwardian
Date Acquired30/09/2023
Condition(3) Good