Publisher's Synopsis
A Naturalist in Western China Volume 1 is a book written by Ernest Henry Wilson and published in 1913. The book is a detailed account of Wilson's travels and adventures as a naturalist in Western China, where he explored the flora and fauna of the region with his vasculum, camera, and gun. Wilson was an accomplished botanist and horticulturist who had previously worked for the Arnold Arboretum in Boston. In this book, he describes his journey through the remote and rugged terrain of Western China, where he encountered a wide variety of plant and animal species, many of which were unknown to Western science at the time. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and wildlife that Wilson encountered on his travels, as well as detailed observations of the plants he collected and studied. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of China and the work of early 20th-century naturalists.Being Some Account Of Eleven Years������� Travel, Exploration, And Observation In The More Remote Parts Of The Flowery Kingdom.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.
