The Flora Of The American Virgin Islands (1918)

by Nathaniel Lord Britton

Book Overview

The Flora Of The American Virgin Islands is a book written by Nathaniel Lord Britton and published in 1918. It is a comprehensive guide to the plant life found in the Virgin Islands of the United States. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 1,500 species of plants, including trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs. It also includes information on the habitat, distribution, and uses of these plants, as well as their scientific names and common names. The book is a valuable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the flora of the Virgin Islands. Nathaniel Lord Britton was an American botanist and taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in North America. He was the founder of the New York Botanical Garden and served as its director for many years. The Flora Of The American Virgin Islands is one of his most important works and remains a classic in the field of botany.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: 1167181107
• ISBN13: 9781167181108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"