How to know the ferns : A guide to the names, haunts and habitats of our…
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About this eBook
| Author | Parsons, Frances Theodora, 1861-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Satterlee, Marion, 1868-1965 |
| Illustrator | Smith, Alice Josephine, 1859-1909 |
| Title | How to know the ferns : A guide to the names, haunts and habitats of our common ferns |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "How to Know the Ferns" by Frances Theodora Parsons is a guide to the identification and appreciation of various ferns written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an accessible resource for nature enthusiasts, aiming to educate readers on the names, habitats, and characteristics of common fern species found in North America. This book appeals to anyone with an interest in botany and the natural world as it seeks to deepen the reader's understanding of this often-overlooked group of plants. The opening of the book presents a heartfelt preface in which the author expresses her hope to foster a relationship between readers and ferns, much like she succeeded with wildflowers in her previous publication. She acknowledges the widespread curiosity about ferns and hints at the lack of accessible literature on the subject, which serves as motivation for her own work. Parsons encourages readers to appreciate nature personally, suggesting that engaging with ferns offers a path to both enjoyment and relaxation in the wonders of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Ferns -- United States -- Identification |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43167 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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