The writer is as earnest in recommending ladies who belong to the higher class of settlers to cultivate all the mental resources of a superior educati...
Schweinfurth trat 1868 im Auftrag der Humboldt-Stiftung in Berlin eine große Reise nach Afrika an. 1869 reiste er von Khartum aus nilaufwärts nach Fas...
Frederick Boyle, an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover, takes readers on a captivating journey through the dangers and wonders of orchid hunting in nin...
This volume of "The Outline of Science" delves into the fascinating world of living creatures, exploring their characteristics, interrelations, and ev...
Pliny the Elder's *Natural History* Volume 3 focuses on the natural world, specifically delving into the intricate details of insects, trees, and frui...
'Flowers and Ferns in Their Haunts' by Mabel Osgood Wright takes readers on a charming exploration of the New England coastal wilderness, offering a b...
Pliny the Elder's *Natural History*, Volume 4, encompasses Books 16 to 20, focusing on the natural world's bounty. It delves into the characteristics...
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This book, written for children, offers an engaging and informative introduction to the world of trees. With clear explanations and illustrations, it...
'Culinary Herbs' by Maurice Grenville Kains is a comprehensive guide to the world of herbs. It covers their cultivation, harvesting, curing, and uses,...
This volume of the National Geographic Magazine features a collection of articles on various geographical topics. It includes pieces on the geography...
'Ten Common Trees' provides a simple and engaging introduction to the diverse world of trees found in North America. Designed specifically for young r...
This book traces the development of biological knowledge from ancient times to the mid-19th century. It explores the contributions of prominent figure...
Published in March 1899, "Birds and All Nature" is a volume from a monthly magazine dedicated to the study of nature. It features a collection of shor...
This volume of "Birds and All Nature" presents a collection of short poems and descriptions about various aspects of the natural world. It includes i...
This 1913 book by Charles Francis Saunders, a renowned botanist, offers a captivating journey through the natural wonders of California. Saunders, wi...
Albert Millican's 'Travels and Adventures of an Orchid Hunter' recounts his expeditions into the Colombian Andes in the late 19th century. The book of...
This book delves into the natural history of chocolate, focusing on the cocoa tree, its cultivation, and the preparation of its fruit. It examines the...
This book, written by Mary Decker Wellcome, offers a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and appreciation of various flowers. Drawing from her expe...
This pocket guide provides a straightforward means for identifying native British trees and larger shrubs. It is intended for the use of nature lover...
This volume of "History of the Universe" explores two major branches of biology: zoology and botany. The zoology section, written by Dr. WM. D. Matthe...
Elements of Botany by Asa Gray is a foundational text designed for beginners in the field of botany. The book focuses primarily on the structure and p...
Agnes Arber's 'Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution' is a comprehensive exploration of the history of herbals, books that documented the uses of plants...
Travels to Oaxaca is an adventurous and engaging account of Nicolas-Joseph Thiéry de Menonville's daring mission to steal cochineal insects and their...
This volume, the fifth of Pliny the Elder's comprehensive work *Naturalis Historia*, delves into the world of plants. Covering a wide range of flora,...