A History Of Botany In The United Kingdom From The Earliest Times To The End Of The Nineteenth Century (1914)

""A History of Botany in the United Kingdom from the Earliest Times to the End of the Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Reynolds Green and published in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the development of botany in the United Kingdom, covering the period from the earliest times to the end of the 19th century. The book begins with a discussion of the earliest botanical records in the UK, including the writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It then moves on to cover the medieval period, during which time botany was largely confined to the study of medicinal plants. The book goes on to explore the Renaissance period, which saw a renewed interest in botany and the establishment of botanical gardens throughout the UK.The book also covers the scientific revolution of the 17th century, during which time many important botanical discoveries were made, and the subsequent 18th and 19th centuries, which saw the development of the modern scientific discipline of botany. The book includes detailed discussions of the key figures in the history of UK botany, including John Ray, Carl Linnaeus, Joseph Banks, and Charles Darwin.Overall, ""A History of Botany in the United Kingdom from the Earliest Times to the End of the Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the development of botany in the UK.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.