Plantae Woodfordienses: A Catalogue Of The More Perfect Plants Growing Spontaneously About Woodford In The County Of Essex (1771)

By Richard Warner

Book Overview

Plantae Woodfordienses is a comprehensive catalogue of the various plant species that grow naturally in and around Woodford, a town located in the county of Essex in England. The book was written by Richard Warner and was first published in 1771. This publication is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a botanical catalogue that specifically focuses on the flora of a particular region.The book provides a detailed description of the various plants that grow in the area, including their scientific names, common names, and physical characteristics. The catalogue is organized alphabetically and includes information on the habitat, distribution, and uses of each plant. Additionally, the book includes illustrations of many of the plants, which were drawn by Warner himself.Plantae Woodfordienses is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of the Essex region. The book provides a fascinating insight into the diversity of plant life in Woodford, and serves as an important historical document that captures the state of the area's natural environment in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120675855
• ISBN13: 9781120675859
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"