The Principles Of Botany - Harland Coultas - Bog

The Principles of Botany: As Exemplified in the Cryptogamia is a book written by Harland Coultas and published in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of botany, with a focus on the group of plants known as the cryptogams. The cryptogams are a diverse group of plants that reproduce through spores rather than seeds and include ferns, mosses, and algae.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the study of botany. The first section provides an overview of the principles of botany, including the structure of plants, their classification, and their functions. The second section focuses on the cryptogams, providing detailed descriptions of the different groups of plants and their characteristics.The book also includes a section on the history of botany, tracing the development of the science from ancient times to the present day. There are also sections on the uses of plants in medicine, agriculture, and industry, as well as a glossary of botanical terms and an index.Overall, The Principles of Botany: As Exemplified in the Cryptogamia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of botany, and provides a thorough introduction to the subject for students and enthusiasts alike.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.