Florulae Insularum Australium Prodromus

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forster, Georg, 1754-1794

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Florulae Insularum Australium Prodromus" by Georg Forster is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a preliminary catalog of plant species found in the Australian islands and encompasses extensive descriptions and classifications of various plant genera and species. The book aims to contribute to the field of botany by presenting new findings and observations from Forster's explorations. The opening of the publication reveals Forster's intent to document the rich flora of the Southern Hemisphere, specifically focusing on plant species he encountered during his travels. He discusses challenges faced in publishing his findings, such as misattribution of species and the obstacles in acquiring necessary resources for accurate botanical descriptions. The portion includes an elaborate introduction followed by a systematic listing of plant species organized by their respective classes, showcasing Forster's detailed approach and commitment to advancing botanical science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://ast.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florulae_Insularum_Australium_Prodromus

Reading ease score: 19.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-22