Publisher's Synopsis
Nantucket Wild Flowers is a beautifully illustrated book by Alice Owen Albertson, first published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive guide to the wildflowers found on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and includes detailed descriptions of over 100 species of flowers, as well as information on their habitats, growing seasons, and uses. The book is organized by season, with each section featuring a selection of flowers that bloom during that time of year. The illustrations, which were created by the author herself, are stunningly detailed and capture the beauty of each flower in vivid color. In addition to the descriptions and illustrations, the book also includes a glossary of botanical terms and a list of recommended books for further reading. Nantucket Wild Flowers is a must-have for anyone interested in the natural beauty of Nantucket, or in wildflower identification and appreciation in general.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.
