Letters On The Elements Of Botany: Addressed To A Lady (1787)

by Thomas Martyn, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Martyn Thomas 1735-1825, et al.

Book Overview

""Letters On The Elements Of Botany: Addressed To A Lady"" is a book written by the famous philosopher and writer, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, in 1787. The book is a collection of letters that Rousseau wrote to a lady friend, in which he discusses the basics of botany. Rousseau's letters cover a wide range of topics related to botany, including the classification of plants, their structure and growth, and their uses in medicine and agriculture. He also discusses the various methods of cultivation and propagation of plants, and the importance of preserving the natural environment.Throughout the book, Rousseau's writing is characterized by his trademark clarity and simplicity, making it accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts he is discussing.""Letters On The Elements Of Botany"" is considered a seminal work in the field of botany, and has been used as a textbook in universities and schools for many years. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era.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: 1164952110
• ISBN13: 9781164952114
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"