Wild Flowers Of The Isle Of Wight (1900)

By Frederic Stratton

Book Overview

Wild Flowers of the Isle of Wight is a book written by Frederic Stratton and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide to the wildflowers found on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. The book contains detailed descriptions of over 300 species of wildflowers, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution on the island. The author also includes information on the history and folklore associated with each flower, as well as their medicinal and culinary uses.The book is illustrated with over 200 black and white photographs and line drawings, which provide a visual reference for each flower. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions that describe the flowers and their habitats.Overall, Wild Flowers of the Isle of Wight is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of the Isle of Wight. It is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the beauty and diversity of the island's wildflowers.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: 1120956951
• ISBN13: 9781120956958
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"