Our Native Orchids: A Series Of Drawings From Nature Of All The Species Found In The Northeastern United States (1905)

by William Hamilton Gibson and Helena Dewey Leeming Jelliffe

Book Overview

""Our Native Orchids"" is a book that features a series of drawings of all the orchid species found in the northeastern region of the United States. The illustrations were made by William Hamilton Gibson, a renowned naturalist and artist of the early 20th century. The book showcases the beauty and diversity of native orchids, with each species depicted in intricate detail and accompanied by a brief description. The illustrations are accompanied by informative notes on the life cycle, habitat, and distribution of each orchid species. This book is a valuable resource for orchid enthusiasts, botanists, and nature lovers who want to learn more about the native orchids of the northeastern United States. Published in 1905, it is a testament to the enduring fascination and appreciation for the natural world that has captivated people for generations.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: 1164892800
• ISBN13: 9781164892809
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"