Publisher's Synopsis
Botany For Ladies: Or A Popular Introduction To The Natural System Of Plants, According To The Classification Of De Condolle (1842) is a book written by Jane Wells Loudon. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of plants and their natural system of classification. It is written in a way that is accessible to women, who were often excluded from scientific education during the 19th century.The book covers various topics related to botany, including the structure and functions of plants, the classification of plants according to the natural system of De Condolle, and the different families of plants. It also provides information on the cultivation and propagation of plants, as well as their medicinal and culinary uses.Botany For Ladies is an important work in the history of botany and women's education. It was one of the first books on botany written specifically for women and helped to promote the idea that women were capable of engaging in scientific study. The book is still relevant today as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of plants and their classification.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.
