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The North American Sylva; Or, A Description Of The Forest Trees Of The United States, Canada, And Nova Scotia (Volume Ii)

The North American Sylva; Or, A Description Of The Forest Trees Of The United States, Canada, And Nova Scotia (Volume Ii)

Andre Michaux, F.

Paperback

Botany & HorticultureEnvironmental StudiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354508316
ISBN13: 9789354508318
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 6 2021
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Before field guides, there was Michaux. Volume II of The North American Sylva opens the canopy on the continent's most useful and beautiful timber trees, pairing clear observation with the poise of an illustrated botanical monograph. Look closer at every leaf. First published as American forestry was being invented, Michaux became a touchstone for modern floras and herbaria, and his coverage of Canada and Nova Scotia remains practical today. Casual readers will feel the drama of exploration; collectors will recognise a landmark of natural history publishing. Created in the great surge of 19th century botany, this classic dendrology reference book describes north american forest trees across the united states canada flora, from enduring hardwood and conifer species to lesser-known regional stands. It is written for anyone who wants confident tree identification and taxonomy, whether you are a walker with a hand lens, a gardener tracing a specimen's name, or a forestry students reference seeking the foundations of the discipline. The accompanying plates give it the presence of a natural history plate book, rooted in early american botanical art and the wider audubon era natural history tradition, where science and aesthetics met on the page. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As a botany collectors edition, it rewards slow browsing, serious study, and the simple pleasure of learning how the woods are built.

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